Bordeaux En Primeur 2022 Releases - Chateau Smith-Haut Lafitte
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On the 19th of June 2023, we have seen the release of Chateau Smith-Haut Lafitte.
Chateau Smith-Haut Lafitte 2022
On the 19th June 2023, we now see the release of the Grand Cru Classe wine from Pessac-Leognan named Smith-Haut Lafitte, and the price is up 25.0% on last years release. The ex negociant price is 114 Euro a bottle. The wine is being offered by the international trade for £1,367.00 per case of 12 bottles at 75cl each according to Liv-ex, and this will result in an increase of 25.4% on the opening price of the 2021's.
At this price, the 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019 vintages look better value in relation to today’s release (as appropriate). See more pricing analysis below.
Fair Value analysis
Smith Haut Lafitte prices are not significantly correlated to Neal Martin scores, the chosen critic for Liv-ex’s Fair Value’ methodology. At £1,367 per 12×75, the release is one of the most expensive Smith Hait Lafitte on the market.
Buyers looking for value will want to consider the 2019 vintage. With 96 points from Neal Martin, it is currently available at a 34.2% discount to today’s release.
The 2016, which was scored 95+ by Neal Martin, is also available at a discount of 27% to the 2022. The 2015 and the 2018 vintages, with a score of 95 points, also look attractive.
The lower-scoring (and cheaper) 2017 and 2014 may be a good entry point into a highly sought-after label.
Critics’ scores
Neal Martin (Vinous) gave the wine a barrel range of 95-97 points, calling it ‘fragrant’ and ‘pure on the nose’. He further predicts the wine is ‘going to grow to be a wonderful, delicious Smith Haut Lafitte’.
Jane Anson awarded the wine a score of 97 points, noting it has ‘plenty of energy from the first kick’.
James Suckling gave the wine a barrel range of 97-98 points and called it ‘spicy and interesting’.
Please see some of the scores taken from Liv-Ex as shown below:
Colin Hay
96-98+
thedrinksbusiness.com
01/06/2023
Lin Liu
93-94
winemaniacs.club
22/05/2023
Chris Kissack
97-100
thewinedoctor.com
16/05/2023
Matthew Jukes
19
matthewjukes.com
16/05/2023
Neal Martin
(95-97)
vinous.com
16/05/2023
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
95-97
thewineindependent.com
14/05/2023
Peter Moser
97
falstaff.com
12/05/2023
Jane Anson
97
janeanson.com
11/05/2023
Jeb Dunnuck
96-98
jebdunnuck.com
10/05/2023
Rod Smith
96
timatkin.com
10/05/2023
Antonio Galloni
(95-97)
vinous.com
09/05/2023
Jancis Robinson
18
jancisrobinson.com
08/05/2023
Jeff Leve
98-100
thewinecellarinsider.com
04/05/2023
Yohan Castaing
(94 - 95)
robertparker.com
28/04/2023
Jean-Marc Quarin
98
quarin.com
24/04/2023
James Suckling
97-98
jamessuckling.com
19/04/2023
Georgina Hindle
97
decanter.com
01/04/2023
