Hauts de Smith (Smith Haut-Lafitte) 2019 Pessac-Leognan

"Blended at the same time as Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Les Hauts de Smith 2019 was crafted and aged with the same care as the estate’s Grand Vin; the entire winemaking process is exactly the same." - From the website of Smith Haut-Lafite. The wine has a bouquet with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, a hint of chocolate and sweet spices. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannins and a supple and elegant finish tinged with graphite. Drinking beautifully now and over the next ten years. The 2019 is "delicious" says Neil Martin in Vinous! (In organic farming since 2016,  with many biodynamic practices for nearly 10 years, and are still amazed at the benefits of medicinal herbs in preventing vine diseases. We grow our own herbs, including yarrow, horsetail and tansy, to make decoctions which we often spray onto the vines using horses.The vineyards span a privileged location, surrounded by woodland, orchards and beehives, which in turn enhances biodiversity. We recently planted trees in the heart of the vineyards to extend this commitment to nature to our wines.)