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 »
$152
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
97
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Dark, glowing fruit pours from the glass of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 – blackcurrant, plum and cherry layered with cocoa, sweet spice and a hint of tobacco and earth – framed by incredibly fine yet abundant tannins that feel plush rather than punishing. The palate is concentrated and powerful but carried by vivid freshness, so the long finish stays bright, savory and detailed rather than heavy. This is a luxurious, modern-smelling Pessac-Léognan with serious structure and the pedigree to age for decades.
Dry-aged ribeye with roasted bone marrow; Roast pigeon with lentils and lardons; Wild mushroom and truffle ragù
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.