2020 Petit Smith Haut Lafitte rouge

NEW NAME & NEW LABEL for this second wine of Smith Haut Lafitte ! Winemaking : Grapes are sorted twice, before and after destemming, and are not pressed before undergoing fermentation in vats. Tannins and color are extracted by punching down and/or pumping over. Aging : 14 months in barrels (20% new barrels) produced in the in-house cooperage. The vineyard has the organic certification (not the wine) Le Petit Haut Lafitte red 2020 is extremely fine with silky tannins and beautiful aromas and flavoursof Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium-bodied, with notes of blackcurrant, liquoriceand dark chocolate. A great finesse and a good structure with a lot of ageing potential.