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Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2022
Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Le Château Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the must-have names in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, dubbed the "most Graves of Graves" due to the atypical nature of its terroir. Domaine was founded in 1365 and was then named Haut Lafitte for its geographical location.
Then, when Georges Smith, a merchant of Scottish origin, acquired it in the 18th century, he added his name to it and built the Carthusian monastery we know today.
Grand Cru Classé in red in the Graves classification, Château has been owned since 1990 by Daniel and Florence Cathiard, who for several years have been committed to a bio-precision approach that combines innovation and traditional techniques in both vineyard and cellar. The wines are produced organically without chemical inputs, enriched with biodynamic methods that contribute to the expression of the terroir.
The Château Smith Haut Lafitte is based on a 78-hectare vineyard planted on an exceptional Pyrenean gravel hilltop.the red grape varieties are 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. The grand vin is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 30% to 60% of which are new. Petit Haut Lafitte is the Second red wine.
- The white grape varieties are 90% Sauvignon blanc, 5% Sauvignon gris and 5% Sémillon. The grand vin blanc is aged for 12 to 15... See more ...
Critics Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2022.
Description Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2022.
Tasting notes from Fabien Teitgen, Winemaker :
« Very dark, almost black in colour. Rather discreet on the nose to begin, with notes of red fruit and spices.
On swirling, the full potential of the nose is revealed, with red fruit (cherry, raspberry), black fruit (wild blackberry, blueberry), spices (liquorice, Zan sweets), notes of light tobacco, star anise...
The nose is very attractive, complex and deep, very typical of the Graves. Impressive on the palate, while remaining approachable.
It starts with a broad and smooth attack with plenty of energy followed by density and concentration on the mid-palate, with finely crafted tannins and a very soft texture, leading to a very long finish.
The balance is incredible thanks to the deep ripeness, great tannic richness, beautiful freshness and also its seductive softness.
The aromatic profile is confirmed with this superb complexity of fruit (blackberry, black cherry), spices (liquorice stick, Zan sweets, cinnamon), chalk, gun flint, along with more surprising notes of candied lemon and violet.»