2020 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 6x75cl

SKU: hub-10368740-6-IB-STOCK-N Categories: Red, Wines

Tasting Notes

Vinous 97

The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte is every bit as captivating as it was from barrel. Ample, rich and explosive, the 2020 offers up an exciting melange of dark fruit, chocolate, spice, gravel, leather and dried herbs, with a touch of new oak that adds raciness. This towering, vertical Smith Haut-Lafitte won’t be ready to drink for a number of years, but it is super impressive. Even with all of its intensity, the 2020 retains terrific freshness and energy. [Antonio Galloni, 23/02/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2040

Robert Parker 99

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot aging in 60% new barriques, the very deep purple-black colored 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte makes an impactful entrance, opening with flamboyant notes of blackcurrant pastilles, chocolate-covered cherries and molten licorice, leading to nuances of ground cloves, woodsmoke, crushed rocks and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate bursts with opulent black fruit preserves and shimmering mineral sparks, framed by exquisitely ripe and fantastically firm tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epically long-lasting earthy and savory layers. This is the singular voice of Smith Haut Lafitte at its finest, and wow-oh-wow is it worth a listen. This 2020 has an alcohol of 14.5% with a pH of 3.65. The tannins this year were a little higher than 2018 and 2019. A little less than a third of production went into this grand vin. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 24/04/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2068

JancisRobinson.com 17

Cask sample. Creamy, generous style where the Sauvignon is ripe rather than herbal, which works well. Succulent acidity still gives refreshment on the finish. Drinkable now, but has a decade of potential too. (RH) [30/04/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2031

Wine Details

Wine Type	Red
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Pessac-Leognan
Vintage	2020
Producer	Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
Classification	Cru Classe
Bottle Size	75cl
Pack Size	6x75cl
Pack Type	Original Wooden Case
Alcohol Percentage	14.00
Duty Status	In Bond
Availability	In Stock

Delivery & Export

Storage

We store in LCB Dinton Woods, giving us full control over our stock and client reserves.

The annual charge is £12.50 per 12x75cl (or £6.25 per 6x75cl). To store your wine collection at our Dinton Woods facility, please contact us for a quote.

Delivery

Goods will be delivered to the address provided at order placement, provided it is a shippable address. We reserve the right to cancel orders to non-shippable addresses (e.g., USA dry states).

For UK delivery addresses outside mainland UK (e.g., Scottish Isles, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands), an additional delivery charge may apply. We will contact you with a quote.

Some international delivery addresses may incur additional surcharges. We will contact you with a quote.

We have no control over additional charges or supply restrictions applied by authorities in the destination area.

When placing your order, you may provide delivery instructions in case you are not available to receive the goods.

We require that goods be signed for or accepted by a responsible adult legally able to accept the goods.

Every effort will be made to deliver within 10 days; however, in rare cases, this may be longer.

Orders must be inspected at delivery, and any shortages or breakages should be reported to the carrier immediately before accepting the goods.

We will not be liable for any degradation in the quality of contents or packaging during transport by courier.

We will not be liable for any loss or damage due to delays in delivery.

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Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£540	£671.11	In Stock	1-3 days
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. In Stock wines are available for immediate delivery, transfer to bond or collection. If applicable, UK Duty / VAT and shipping costs will be charged at checkout.

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Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£450	£562.32	In Stock	1-3 days
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. In Stock wines are available for immediate delivery, transfer to bond or collection. If applicable, UK Duty / VAT and shipping costs will be charged at checkout.

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Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£1,668	£2,023.92	En Primeur
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. En Primeur wines are not yet available for delivery, transfer to bond or collection. They can still be purchased, but separately from other products, and no UK Duty, VAT or shipping costs will be charged at checkout. Once the wines have arrived at our warehouse, a member of the team will be in touch to organise the delivery, transfer or collection as per your preferences, and arrange any additional invoicing required.

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Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£429	£537.12	En Primeur
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. En Primeur wines are not yet available for delivery, transfer to bond or collection. They can still be purchased, but separately from other products, and no UK Duty, VAT or shipping costs will be charged at checkout. Once the wines have arrived at our warehouse, a member of the team will be in touch to organise the delivery, transfer or collection as per your preferences, and arrange any additional invoicing required.

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Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£870	£1,066.32	En Primeur
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. En Primeur wines are not yet available for delivery, transfer to bond or collection. They can still be purchased, but separately from other products, and no UK Duty, VAT or shipping costs will be charged at checkout. Once the wines have arrived at our warehouse, a member of the team will be in touch to organise the delivery, transfer or collection as per your preferences, and arrange any additional invoicing required.

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Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£33	£43.45	In Stock	1-3 days
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. In Stock wines are available for immediate delivery, transfer to bond or collection. If applicable, UK Duty / VAT and shipping costs will be charged at checkout.

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Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£2,650	£3,226.22	In Stock	1-3 days
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. In Stock wines are available for immediate delivery, transfer to bond or collection. If applicable, UK Duty / VAT and shipping costs will be charged at checkout.

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Duty Status: In BondAvailability: In Stock£188 (exc. UK Duty & VAT)£248.71 (inc. UK Duty & VAT)

Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£188	£248.71	In Stock	1-3 days
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. In Stock wines are available for immediate delivery, transfer to bond or collection. If applicable, UK Duty / VAT and shipping costs will be charged at checkout.

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Duty Status: In BondAvailability: In Stock£1,080 (exc. UK Duty & VAT)£1,342.22 (inc. UK Duty & VAT)

Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£1,080	£1,342.22	In Stock	1-3 days
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. In Stock wines are available for immediate delivery, transfer to bond or collection. If applicable, UK Duty / VAT and shipping costs will be charged at checkout.

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Duty Status: In BondAvailability: In Stock£1,890 (exc. UK Duty & VAT)£2,290.75 (inc. UK Duty & VAT)

Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£1,890	£2,290.75	In Stock	1-3 days
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. In Stock wines are available for immediate delivery, transfer to bond or collection. If applicable, UK Duty / VAT and shipping costs will be charged at checkout.

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Duty Status: In BondAvailability: In Stock£425 (exc. UK Duty & VAT)£532.32 (inc. UK Duty & VAT)

Duty Status	Price(Exc. UK Duty & VAT)	Price(Inc. UK Duty & VAT)	Availability	ETA(To UK Addr.)
In Bond	£425	£532.32	In Stock	1-3 days
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. In Stock wines are available for immediate delivery, transfer to bond or collection. If applicable, UK Duty / VAT and shipping costs will be charged at checkout.