Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Leognan, France 2010 Lombardy A late echo of anise

A late echo of anise completes the seduction

30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot has close to 15% natural alcohol

with a tongue-coating feel to the crushed plum and cherry preserve notes

this is by no means a difficult wine

The structure is quite soft

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Leognan, France 2010 Lombardy A late echo of aniseDeep garnet colored, the 2010 Smith Haut Lafitte delivers notes of baked plums, boysenberries and dried mulberries with an undercurrent of cigar box, new leather and bouquet garni. Full bodied, the palate has firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the maturing fruit, finishing on a stewed tea note. 98 Pts Robert Parker