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JAMES SUCKLING: "Aromas of violets, dark spices, chestnuts and dark fruit. Good ripeness, with a fresh palate full of juicy blueberries and a touch of dark chocolate. Tannins are tight but polished, with good crunchy fruit and a long finish. 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot."
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ANSON: "Captures the restrained pleasure of the vintage, with tension and just-enough density through the palate to maintain momentum, juicy blackberry fruits laced with crayon and cocoa bean, and a punch of liquorice. Enjoyable, will age, give it three or four years. 21hl/h yield, Fabien Teitgen technical director."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nach Heidelbeeren und Cassis, feine Kräuterwürze, ein Hauch von Edelholz. Saftig, elegant, reife Kirschfrucht, gute Frische, präsente Tannine, bleibt haften, ein würziger Speisenbegleiter. "
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple colored. Features notes of black cherries and black raspberries with nuances of iron ore, powdered cinnamon, and red roses. The medium-bodied delivers fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness to support the bright black and red berry flavors, finishing earthy."
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VINUM: "Strahlende Nase, Veilchen, schwarze Johannisbeeren im Duft; gradliniger Gaumen, zupackende Struktur, feine, leicht pudrige Gerbstoffe, zeigt Spannung, endet lang auf Blutorangen, hat Charakter."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "The more Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated release, the 2024 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. It's deep purple-hued and offers classic cassis, graphite, sappy tobacco, and violet notes. On the palate, it's medium-bodied and has a focused, elegant mouthfeel, ripe yet present tannins, and nicely integrated acidity. It's more focused and structured than the Les Hauts de Smith."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "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."
