while the taste is full-bodied and vibrant with nuances of ripe black cherries

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2019 pairs excellently with beef

refined tannin structure

it needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock the intense notes of baked plums

The taste is silky smooth

Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Leognan, 2018, 75cl Format:12 x 75cl while the taste is full-bodiedChteau Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 is a grand and exceptionally refined red wine from Pessac Lognan, Bordeaux, with dark fruit, smoky notes, and a deep, aristocratic structure. The vintage appears concentrated, silky smooth, and impressively harmonious with beautiful freshness, great intensity, and an elegant balance between power, finesse, and aging potential. The aroma offers blackcurrants, dark cherries, and ripe plums, complemented by liquorice,