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A classic example of tremendous power and great finesse. The wine presents a s... A classic example of tremendous power and great finesse. The wine presents a symphony of aromas from sweet black fruit to cigar box, from savory spices of clove, allspice and licorice to dried herbs and flowers, even a touch of minerality. This... more

Château Smith Haut Lafitte's great terroir of deep Gunzian gravel, with old v... Château Smith Haut Lafitte's great terroir of deep Gunzian gravel, with old vines sinking several metres into the soil, produced stupendous results: the wines have a concentration, texture, and class never before seen. Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon,... more

A classic example of tremendous power and great finesse. The wine presents a s... A classic example of tremendous power and great finesse. The wine presents a symphony of aromas from sweet black fruit to cigar box, from savory spices of clove, allspice and licorice to dried herbs and flowers, even a touch of minerality. This... more

Ex-Chateau Release The 2005 vintage demonstrates the superiority of the Cabern... Ex-Chateau Release The 2005 vintage demonstrates the superiority of the Cabernet Sauvignon which alone brings body, power, fruit, and structure. A wine of great complexity, we note at this stage the dominance of very ripe fruit and can fully perceive... more

A delicate and extremely complex nose. At first, intense floral notes of viole... A delicate and extremely complex nose. At first, intense floral notes of violet and rose petal, which open into aromas of cherry and vanilla. The attack reveals good volume, evolving towards an elegant and full mid-palate. Wonderful soft, rounded... more

This tastes of great Cabernet Sauvignon, with its black currant, cedar and her... This tastes of great Cabernet Sauvignon, with its black currant, cedar and herbs and fresh, juicy acidity. It is as fresh as it is rich, but it has a structure of dense tannins that balances the wine. This is one of the best wines from Gruaud-Larose... more

Deep purple color with black reflections The nose literally explodes on notes ... Deep purple color with black reflections The nose literally explodes on notes of great complexity combining morello cherry and macerated prune, oriental spices, sandalwood, incense, leather, cedar, peppermint, violet, blond tobacco with honey. The... more

The 1990 vintage of this wine was ranked #9 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Win... The 1990 vintage of this wine was ranked #9 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1993The superlative vintage: The harvest period: dry, sunny with normal temperature. Fresh mornings allowing to preserve acidity. The blending consists of 46% Cabernet... more

Uncompromising viticultural practices and meticulously detailed vinification r... Uncompromising viticultural practices and meticulously detailed vinification rewarded us with a wine of great concentration and ripeness. The round supple tannin sin the 2005 Levy & Mc Clellan are the result of the cool growing conditions and the... more