Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2019
Product Information
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Grape Variety 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Vintage 2019
ABV 14.5%
Discover the exceptional Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2019, a 99-point rated Bordeaux red wine from the prestigious Graves region. This award-winning vintage reflects over a decade of transformation led by Daniel and Florence Cathiard, who introduced organic vineyard practices and modern winemaking techniques to this iconic estate.
Cultivated on 55 hectares of gravel-rich soils east of Château Haut-Bailly, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats and matured for 15-18 months in 50% new oak barrels, resulting in a full-bodied wine with a beautifully integrated tannin structure. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural depth and complexity.
The 2019 vintage, praised as one of the best Bordeaux wines of the year, features intense blackberry, graphite, dried violet, and subtle asphalt notes. It boasts a rich, creamy texture with layers of blackcurrant, cassis, and blueberry fruits, underpinned by pencil lead and campfire hints. This wine balances ripe fruit and fresh acidity, promising excellent aging potential through 2028 and beyond.
Ideal for collectors and connoisseurs seeking a highly rated organic Bordeaux red wine with remarkable ageing potential, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2019 is recognised as the #1 French Wine of the Year 2022 by James Suckling and awarded 99 points by Jane Anson.
Discover Château Smith Haut-Lafitte – Premium Bordeaux Wine from Historic Pessac-Léognan Vineyard. Nestled in the prestigious Pessac-Léognan appellation, Château Smith Haut-Lafitte is one of the oldest and most respected Bordeaux wine estates, with a rich heritage dating back to 1365. This historic Graves vineyard has flourished under the passionate ownership of Daniel and Florence Cathiard since 1990, transforming Château Smith Haut-Lafitte into a world-renowned producer of luxury Bordeaux red and white wines known for their elegance, complexity, and timeless style.
Located in the heart of Bordeaux’s top wine region, the Château Smith Haut-Lafitte estate spans 78 hectares of meticulously cultivated vines, averaging 40 years old, ensuring exceptional grape quality. Unique to this vineyard, the estate nurtures its own vine plants from mother vines carefully preserved in their Lalande island nursery, guaranteeing authenticity and consistency in every bottle.
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