Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2016 France Sforzato di Valtellina It's not the most polished

It's not the most polished Médoc of the vintage

As good as we have seen in recent vintages

and stone fruit aromas and flavors

The rich texture gives weight and brings out a buttery element

7-hectare adjacent plot planted in 1970

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2016 France Sforzato di Valtellina It's not the most polishedThe blackcurrant and blueberry aromas are lifted and beautiful. Lots of flowers, too, together with some mushroom and dried flower undertones. Full bodied with firm and very silky tannins giving a lovely texture. Bright acidity lifts the finish and gives it drive and force. 97 Pts James Suckling