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Bordeaux Total René Gabriel:

Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Spontan gefällt das Bouquet von allen verkosteten Léognanweinen am besten. Das Nasenbild beginnt mit einem Hauch Kokos und Caramel. Im zweiten Ansatz; eine schön reife Frucht zeigend, welche zwischen roten und blauen Beeren schwingt, dann kommt eine fein hölzerne Konturen in Nasenbild. Im Gaumen stoffig, wieder mit vielen Beeren bespickt, akzentuierte Muskeln zeigend, an sich gross, aber auch etwas technisch wirkender Wein. Damit will ich sagen, dass die Jahrgangsvorgabe korrektiv angegangen wurde. Oder halt die extrahiert wirkenden Tannine in der Adstringenz eine ziemlich grosszügige Strenge bewirken. Er muss seine Wertung, bis zu Flaschenabfüllung noch beweisen. Er somit knapp der beste Rotwein aus Léognan, muss sich aber von der Pessac-Elite geschlagen geben. Trinkreife 2022-2044. Bewertung 18/20. -René Gabriel-

Robert Parker Wine Advocate:

The 2014 Smith-Haut-Lafitte has a fragrant mulberry and strawberry scented bouquet with cedar and subtle undergrowth scents emerging with time. There is something almost Musigny-like here (written as a complement incidentally—why not be compared to the greatest Burgundy Grand Cru?). The palate is medium-bodied with a soft and mellow opening. Quite spicy in the mouth with leather-tinged fruit on the open and inviting finish, there is something very approachable about this Smith-Haut-Lafitte, though like the 2014 Pape-Clement, it contains the substance to drink well over 10-15 years. Drink Date 2020-2045. Rating 93/100. -Neal Martin-

Vinous:

In 2014 Smith Haut Lafitte produced an exceptionally soft, sexy Grand Vin. Dark cherry, plum, tobacco, licorice, menthol and red-toned fruit are all nicely delineated, while expressive floral notes give the wine a closing flourish of aromatic intensity. The 2014 is quite pretty, if a touch slender. It will drink well with minimal cellaring given its soft contours and supple, inviting personality. The blend is 62 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 % Merlot, 6 % Cabernet Franc and 2 % Petit Verdot. Tasted two times. Drink Date 2019-2034. Rating 94/100. -Antonio Galloni-

James Suckling:

A big black-cherry and bitter-chocolate nose leads into a rich, concentrated palate, where the fruit easily holds sway over the powerful, dry tannins. It’s these that drive everything along right through to the assertive, slightly earthy finish; impressive long-term stuff! Try in 2021. Rating 96/100. -JamesSuckling.com-

Wine Enthusiast:

Dense and beautifully ripe, this is a rounded rich wine. It focuses on the tropical yellow-fruit spectrum. That gives a full wine with wood-spice hints and just the right amount of citrus acidity to give it a lift. Drink this finely structured wine from 2023. Rating 97/100. -WineEnthusiast.com-