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 »
$140
/750ml
2016 Retail Average
98
/100
2016 Pro Rating
Intensity and poise define 2016 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, with pure blackcurrant and blackberry layered over graphite, violets, spice and a faint earthy savor. The palate is both powerful and refined: medium to full-bodied, packed with dark, ripe fruit yet carried by vivid acidity and extraordinarily fine, velvety tannins that give it a long, sculpted, very precise finish. This is a particularly harmonious, high-energy vintage for Smith Haut Lafitte, built for long aging yet already showing striking perfume and elegance.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; Dry-aged ribeye with peppercorn sauce; Duck breast with blackberry jus
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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.