Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte • Pessac-Leognan, France
Château Smith Haut Lafitte is the grand vin of this historic Graves estate in Martillac, Bordeaux, crafted from old vine…Château Smith Haut Lafitte is the grand vin of this historic Graves estate in Martillac, Bordeaux, crafted from old vines on deeply drained Günzian gravel that gives the wine its hallmark smoky, mineral character. In both red (Cabernet Sauv…Learn More »
$119
/750ml
2003 Retail Average
92
/100
2003 Pro Rating
Ripe and enveloping, the 2003 Château Smith Haut Lafitte leans into the warmth of the vintage with plush black plum and cassis layered over blackberry compote, accented by tobacco leaf, gentle spice and a touch of warm earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied and velvety, with sweet, rounded fruit and soft, resolved tannins that make it especially approachable now, more about generosity and comfort than finesse. This is a successful, fully mature Pessac that rewards drinking for its hedonistic, soothing character rather than complexity or tension.
Roast lamb with herb crust; Duck confit with lentils; Grilled ribeye with mushroom jus
Château Smith Haut Lafitte is the grand vin of this historic Graves estate in Martillac, Bordeaux, crafted from old vines on deeply drained Günzian gravel that gives the wine its hallmark smoky, mineral character. In both red (Cabernet Sauvignon–led with Merlot and Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot) and white (Sauvignon Blanc–dominant with Sauvignon Gris and Sémillon), it is known for combining ripe, complex fruit with smooth structure and freshness, reflecting a meticulously farmed, biodiversity-focused vineyard and long, elegant barrel aging.