Cathiard Vineyard Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2009

This complexity was also present on the palate; and the wine soon proved to be rich; powerful; balanced; and refreshing. With time; power and concentration have become its hallmarks – but not at all at the expense of finesse. The tannin is incredibly rich and there is a beautiful; long aftertaste. The aromatic complexity on the nose carries over to the palate; which features superb red fruit and spicy flavours (clove; liquorice; and cinnamon) as well as subtle overtones of graphite; gunflint; and violet… 2009 red Smith Haut Lafitte displays a rare combination of power; richness; outstanding elegance; and delicate tannin.