Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte • Pessac-Leognan, France
Le Petit Haut Lafitte is the Cabernet-Sauvignon–led second wine of Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan, crafted…Le Petit Haut Lafitte is the Cabernet-Sauvignon–led second wine of Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan, crafted from younger vines but vinified and aged with essentially the same care and methods as the grand vin. Typically around…Learn More »
$35
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
93
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Lifted dark berries and ripe cherries glide over a core of graphite and gentle cocoa in the 2022 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte, giving a sense of both generosity and discipline. The Cabernet-driven frame brings a cool, stony freshness and firm yet polished tannins, while subtle floral and nutty tones add complexity to the long, savory finish.
Roast lamb with rosemary, Grilled ribeye steak, Duck breast with cherry glaze
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Le Petit Haut Lafitte is the Cabernet-Sauvignon–led second wine of Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan, crafted from younger vines but vinified and aged with essentially the same care and methods as the grand vin. Typically around 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot (with red and, more recently, white versions), it aims for a more ‘left bank’ graphite-and-tobacco profile over the estate’s gravelly hill soils, offering earlier approachability while still reflecting the depth, smoky earth and dark-fruited elegance that characterize thi…