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Grand Cru Classé of Pessac-Leognan
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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 ...
A great Graves-Pessac-Léognan born under excellent weather conditions.
La robe is dark purple with some black jade highlights.
On the nose and palate, a very rich aromatic palette ranging from small black fruits such as blackberry, blackcurrant and Basque black cherry to small red fruits (raspberry and wild strawberry).
The second attack features floral notes, spices such as white pepper, aniseed, licorice and star anise, with a mineral finish.
Round and silky on the palate, with fine touches of well-chiselled tannins, a favorable condition for long ageing.
This is a great wine for laying down for several decades, whose qualities will continue to develop, with a probable peak in 2030.
It's also a wine to be enjoyed immediately, so great are its qualities.
Bottles should be kept lying down, away from light and noise, with a humidity level of around 70%.
Decant at least six hours in advance at room temperature to allow the wine to develop its layers of flavors and aromas.
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Founded in 1971, the Club Trésors de Champagne is a very exclusive circle that brings together 25 of the region’s finest artisan winemakers. United by a love for their terroir, respect for traditional craftsmanship, and a vision for the future, these exceptional winemakers have been rigorously selected for the excellence of their work. Membership in the club is granted only upon sponsorship by one or more existing members.
For them, champagne is not just a celebratory drink; it is a unique story told through every bottle.
The “Spécial Club” cuvée
Being a member of this highly exclusiveclub allows winemakers to produce a unique, vintage-dated prestige cuvée: the Spécial Club. Recognized as the ultimate symbol of their expertise, this cuvée undergoes a rigorous process to ensure impeccable quality.
To earn this coveted “label,” each bottle must pass through rigorous stages:
