WTN: 1997 Smith-Haut-Lafitte
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:06 am
1997 Smith-Haut-Lafitte (Pessac-Leognan)
I wasn't sure what to expect of this bottle from a somewhat "lesser" vintage when we popped a cork down at the shoppe. I don't drink a lot of Bordeaux and buy even less. However, I must admit this wine just seemed to hit all the right notes yesterday. Cassis, black fruit, tobacco and a certain minerality danced with grace, elegance and finesse across the palate. Not a wine to garner a lot of points from the critics, but who cares. If you have any of these in your cellar, I suggest you try one soon..it is drinking very well and while it is in no danger of an imminent demise, I also don't see this as an "ager". ~$40
Curly
Disclaimer: I sell this wine to people.
I wasn't sure what to expect of this bottle from a somewhat "lesser" vintage when we popped a cork down at the shoppe. I don't drink a lot of Bordeaux and buy even less. However, I must admit this wine just seemed to hit all the right notes yesterday. Cassis, black fruit, tobacco and a certain minerality danced with grace, elegance and finesse across the palate. Not a wine to garner a lot of points from the critics, but who cares. If you have any of these in your cellar, I suggest you try one soon..it is drinking very well and while it is in no danger of an imminent demise, I also don't see this as an "ager". ~$40
Curly
Disclaimer: I sell this wine to people.