2023 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac-Leognan (Pre-Arrival, ETA Fall 2026)

Fully mature and made in the Silver Oak style of lavishly oaked, spicy, earthy, smoky wines, the dense ruby/purple-colored, full-bodied 2001 exhibits a sweet, juicy, seductive, All-American, bombastic style. Although not for everybody, it will continue to drink well for another decade. Tel. (800) 273-8809; Fax (707) 944-2817 Review Date: June 2011