Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2016 France Cantine Lunae Bosoni fermented with indigenous yeasts in

fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete with full clusters and a slow malolactic in barrel (seven months) and then spent 35 months in French oak barrels

yet polished and fresh

with invigorating acidity ideally suited to cut through the region’s signature Parmigiano-Reggiano and prosciutto di Parma

Ideal as an aperitif

radiant wine that will doubtless improve for another half-century

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2016 France Cantine Lunae Bosoni fermented with indigenous yeasts inThe blackcurrant and blueberry aromas are lifted and beautiful. Lots of flowers, too, together with some mushroom and dried flower undertones. Full bodied with firm and very silky tannins giving a lovely texture. Bright acidity lifts the finish and gives it drive and force. 97 Pts James Suckling