Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte 2019

    Bordeaux • Pessac-Léognan • Red

    184,80€ tax included
    184,80€ tax included
    30,80€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    Located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, Château Smith Haut Lafitte is one of Bordeaux's most iconic estates. This Grand Cru Classé of Graves is distinguished by its pioneering environmental commitment, its mastery of biodynamic practices, and its refined style. Through its second label, Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte , the estate offers a more accessible yet equally meticulous interpretation of its exceptional terroir. The 2019 vintage fully expresses the year's sunny character while retaining the elegance characteristic of the region's great wines. A cuvée to discover without delay, crafted by an exceptional estate.

    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    The 2019 Petit Smith Haut Lafitte boasts a deep garnet color with purplish highlights. The nose is captivating with its expressive aromas of ripe black fruit, fine oak, and subtle spicy notes. On the palate, the attack is silky, developing a beautiful structure balanced by well-integrated freshness. The tannins are elegant, and the persistent finish reveals nuances of cocoa and black cherry, typical of this prestigious terroir.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine pairs perfectly with duck breast, grilled beef fillet or a pan of wild mushrooms.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Château Smith Haut Lafitte vineyard stretches across an exceptional terroir of Günzian gravel laid over a clay-limestone subsoil. These conditions provide optimal drainage and promote perfect grape ripening. The vines destined for Petit Smith Haut Lafitte are cultivated according to organic farming principles, with meticulous attention paid to each plot. This constant care preserves the purest expression of the Pessac-Léognan terroir.

    Owner and history

    Since 1990, Château Smith Haut Lafitte has been owned by Daniel and Florence Cathiard, former ski champions and entrepreneurs who passionately turned to winemaking. Under their guidance, the estate has experienced a spectacular rise in quality, incorporating sustainable and innovative practices, from biodynamic farming to energy self-sufficiency. Their vision combines Bordeaux tradition with a respectful modern approach to the environment, making Château Smith Haut Lafitte a global benchmark for Bordeaux wines.

    Vinification and aging

    At the estate, vinification takes place in temperature-controlled wooden vats with gentle extraction to preserve the fruit's finesse. The Petit Smith Haut Lafitte is aged for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, some of which are new.
    For this 2019 vintage, the aging process highlights the wine's aromatic precision while imparting a velvety texture. The wine is bottled without fining, in order to preserve its purity.

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    The team's opinion

    Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte 2019 offers a superb expression of the Pessac-Léognan terroir with fruity intensity and a subtle woody structure, ideal for immediate enjoyment or for long aging.

    • Serving temperature 16-19°C

    • Climax 2022 à 2032

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
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