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 »
$125
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
96
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Dark, pure berry fruit in Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2017 feels both succulent and tightly coiled, layered with notes of cocoa, a gentle smokiness and floral lift. The palate is concentrated yet graceful, with velvety but firm tannins, bright acidity and a long, fragrant finish that hints at a touch of savoury, saline bite—an especially impressive and refined expression of a challenging Bordeaux year.
Roast lamb with herbs, dry-aged ribeye steak, wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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.