Le Petit Haut Lafitte2019

RED WINE

James Suckling 93-94

Extremely polished with tannins that melt into the wine, showing blackberry, black-olive and walnut undertones. It's full-bodied, yet reserved and tight. Very fine for the second wine of Smith.

by JS, James Suckling , 2020

Vinous Media 94

The 2019 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte is fabulous. Rich, powerful and vibrant, Le Petit packs a serious punch. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine. Black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice, mocha and dried herbs build as this effusive, generous wine shows off its racy, alluring personality. I loved it.

by AG, Vinous Media , 2022

Wine Enthusiast 93

by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2020

Wine Spectator 91

Ripe and silky, with alluring warmed cassis and mulled plum flavors and a red licorice accent. The finish, which is carried by lightly singed cedar and grilled savory notes, lets the fruit have the upper hand. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

by JM, Wine Spectator , 2022

Wine Advocate 90+

More serious than the forward Les Hauts de Smith, the 2019 Le Petit Haut Lafitte contains only 40% Merlot, with the balance Cabernet Sauvignon. Exhibiting aromas of crème de cassis, sweet berries, cocoa nib, pencil shavings and loamy soil, it's medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, with a more structured, reserved profile but more incipient complexity too.

by WK, Wine Advocate , 2022