Château Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classé AOC

Name: Château Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classé AOC - Vinumlector
SKU: FR0871

Located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation and dating back to 1365, Château Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the oldest châteaux in Bordeaux. This magnificent property entered a new era in its history following its acquisition by Daniel and Florence Cathiard in 1990. Driven with passion and ambition by the Cathiards, Château Smith Haut Lafitte has established itself as one of the finest properties in the Graves region, with wines world-renowned for their elegance and style, both red and white.

This vintage is alluringly complex and fresh and has a smooth mouthfeel.

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VARIETALS
63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2021

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SKU: FR0871

Château Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classé AOC

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TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby colour.

NOSE
Very open nose of fresh red fruits (such as raspberry and strawberry) and black fruits (blackberries, blackcurrant), with hints of sweet spices, liquorice and tobacco leaf.

PALATE
On the palate, it is well balanced with a good freshness and great deal of vivacity. Nice complexity of flavors ranging from fresh fruits to spices, cigar box and hint of smoky minerality, faithful to the terroir of Graves. Complex yet fresh

AGEING
18 months in barrels (60% new, produced in a in-house cooperage).

PAIRING
The savory, classic, and smoky profile of this wine makes it a perfect match for roast beef, venison, or ribeye steaks over open flames.

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