Château Smith Haut Lafitte - Pessac-Léognan - Red - 2019

Wine:

The 2019 Château Smith Haut Lafitte stands among the finest wines of Pessac-Léognan, showcasing its signature balance of power and refinement. The nose is remarkably intense, revealing aromas of ripe black fruit, violet, and cedar, layered with subtle smoky and spicy notes, a hallmark of its terroir. On the palate, the harmony is impeccable. The texture is velvety and expansive, carried by fine, perfectly integrated tannins. The concentrated black fruit flavors unfold with precision, enhanced by a vibrant freshness and an impressively long finish. The finale is elegant and complex, revealing hints of graphite, blond tobacco, and black pepper, with an almost endless persistence. Decant in its youth to fully enjoy its generosity, or cellar for decades to witness its evolution into a wine of true grandeur.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification in small wooden vats at 28°C. Aged on lees for 18 months in barrels (60% new).

Color:

Deep garnet red.

Nose:

A beautifully intense nose of ripe black fruit, with notes of cedar and spicy, smoky flavours.

Palate:

Generous and velvety, this wine reveals refined, perfectly integrated tannins, with deep, concentrated fruit flavors enhanced by a long, fresh finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef rib, roast guinea fowl, pan-fried duck breast with blackcurrant sauce, pulled pork with spices.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035.

A standout estate in Pessac-Léognan, Château Smith Haut Lafitte holds a special place among wine lovers. Under the vision of its owners, Daniel and Florence Cathiard, the estate has pioneered a "bio-precision" approach—blending the best of nature and science to cultivate wines of exceptional quality.