The 2010 Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge is a profound and impeccably structured wine, presenting an inky, nearly black hue and a complex bouquet of red and black fruits layered with warm spices, herbs, licorice, clove, and graphite. On the palate, it reveals both immense power and finesse—full-bodied and richly textured, with ripe, silky tannins and a remarkably focused structure shaped by precise extraction. The finish is long and resonant, unfolding with lingering notes of licorice, dark berries, and subtle impressions of warm earth and stone, confirming its stature as one of the vintage’s most compelling wines.
