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    Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2022

    Bordeaux • Pessac-Léognan • Grand Cru Classé of Graves • Red

    483,48€ tax included
    483,48€ tax included
    161,16€ / unit
    Packaging : 3 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country Francia
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Pessac-Léognan
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2022
    • Grape varieties 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

    Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a true symbol of Pessac-Léognan, impressed with the balance of its wines: between finesse, power and elegance!

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Bettane & Desseauve 97/100
    • Vinous 97/100
    • James Suckling 98/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 98/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    In red, Smith Haut Lafitte wines are an ideal accompaniment to a pluma de pata negra with ceps or a wagyu beef entrecôte with carrot mousseline.
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    The vineyard, spanning approximately 80 hectares, is unique in that it lies on Günzian gravel soils. This imparts a great deal of freshness and finesse to the wines. The vineyard is cultivated with the utmost care, using organic methods and preserving biodiversity. Every effort is made to promote soil health and safeguard the Smith Haut-Lafitte vineyard!

    Vinification and aging

    - The grapes are harvested by hand
    - The berries are transferred to the vats by gravity
    - Whole-cluster fermentation
    - Aged in new oak barrels

    Château Smith Haut Lafitte

    Discover Château Smith Haut Lafitte

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2028 à 2063

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
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