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 92-94

The 2019 Le Petit Haut Lafitte is a potent, brooding wine. Gravel, crushed rocks, blackberry jam, lavender, menthol and licorice infuse the 2019 with tremendous character and nuance. Cabernet Sauvignon takes the leading role, and that very much comes through in the wine's tannic profile and overall feel. This is a fabulous showing. Le Petit Haut Lafitte is a serious second wine that needs a bit of time in bottle to be at its very best.

by AG, Vinous Media , 2020

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