GRAVES AND PESSAC-LEOGNAN Some consider this region to be the most consistent in 2008. I would still give that honor to Pomerol or St Julien, but there are a lot of fine wines to be had here ? both in red and in white. ... Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte (red): A fine showing from this estate, which used to be a bit too big for my tastes, and has steadily lowered the tone. I am happy about that. Not as impressive as Haut Bailly, but going in that direction. 90-92 ...
