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 »
$155
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
97
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Intensity is the calling card of 2022 Château Smith Haut Lafitte, with a deep core of cassis, blueberry and ripe black cherry layered with espresso, dark chocolate, graphite and a touch of spice. The palate is powerful yet poised, packed with dense, pure fruit and framed by ripe, velvety but firmly structured tannins that drive through a very long, mineral-tinged finish; a stunning, long-lived expression of this sun-drenched vintage that still feels impeccably composed.
Grilled ribeye with bone marrow; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Wild mushroom and truffle ragù over polenta
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.