Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2009 750ml

Deep, dark ruby-red with a purple rim. The restrained aromas on the nose are of licorice & cassis. Cassis notes on the palate are overlaid by concentrated licorice. cedary oak notes are beautifully integrated with the fruit. The wine is of mid-weight with balanced alcohol & lovely fresh acidity. The long finish is supported by finer-grained tannins. There are attractive cedar notes & lingering cassis flavors