Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte 2024

Radiant nose, violets, blackcurrant on the bouquet; linear palate, gripping structure, fine, slightly powdery tannins, shows tension, finishes long on blood orange, full of character.

Aromatic intensity with blackcurrant leaf, raspberry and dried herbs. Softly chewy tannins lead in, bringing a cooling blue-fruit profile and a touch of minty freshness. The wine is structured with a broad frame yet very light tannins—nothing has been pushed here. It’s clearly more fruit-driven, with gentle hints of spice and herbs. What it lacks in density, it makes up for in clarity and precision. Airy in style, yet with a long finish. Aged 30% in new oak barrels. 3.7 pH.

Mint, flowers, cocoa, smoke and cherry aromas pop in the perfume. The medium-bodied palate is fresh, energetic, lifted and on the red fruit side of the style range, with a juicy, vibrant, red plum and cherry finish. The wine blends 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2038. 90-92 pts

An enticing nose of sweet small fruits with hints of tulips. On the palate, the wine is majestic: very delicate, harmonious, with melting, perfectly ripe fruit and lovely bitters on the finish.

Captures the vintage’s restrained pleasure, with tension and just enough density through the palate to maintain momentum: juicy blackberry fruit laced with crayon and cocoa bean, plus a punch of liquorice. Enjoyable and age-worthy; give it three or four years. 21 hl/ha yield. Fabien Teitgen, technical director.