{"product_id":"chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-grand-cru-classe-2016","title":"Château Smith Haut Lafitte Grand Cru Classé 2016","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Smith Haut Lafitte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2016 is a prestigious Grand Cru Classé de Graves from Pessac-Léognan, widely regarded as one of the estate’s finest modern vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eCrafted from a classic Bordeaux blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine is known for its depth, precision, and ageing potential. The 2016 vintage benefits from exceptional growing conditions, delivering a wine of power, elegance, and remarkable balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eAged in French oak barrels, it develops layers of complexity while maintaining freshness and structure — a benchmark Bordeaux for collectors and fine wine lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlackcurrant, blackberry, and plum with layers of cedar, graphite, tobacco, and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"941\"\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull-bodied and structured, showing concentrated dark fruit, fine tannins, and notes of cocoa, earth, and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong and complex, with elegant tannins and a persistent, refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Smith Haut Lafitte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Cru Classé (Graves)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (with small amounts of Cabernet Franc \u0026amp; Petit Verdot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak barrels (significant new oak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45076971388951,"sku":null,"price":4699.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Ch_teau_Smith_Haut_Lafitte_Grand_Cru_Class_2016_-_Mothercity_Liquor.jpg?v=1777037953","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/xh\/products\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-grand-cru-classe-2016","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}