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 »
$137
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
97
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Depth and drive define the 2023 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, a Cabernet-led Graves that layers smoky blackcurrant, mulberry and plum with graphite, dark cocoa and floral lift. The palate is concentrated yet finely shaped, with a dense, juicy core of fruit, vibrant acidity and firm, polished tannins that make this one of the most serious, structurally built Smith Haut Lafittes in recent years. It feels powerful but controlled, promising real complexity once its tightly coiled frame relaxes in bottle.
Roast lamb with herbs de Provence; Dry-aged ribeye with peppercorn sauce; Duck breast with blackberry 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.