Les Hauts de Smith

2nd wine - Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan

2023

Blend

100% Sauvignon blanc

Wine designation

Les Hauts de Smith, White, 2023
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pairs perfectly with a sea bass à la plancha or sole meunière, or lightly pan-fried scallops.
Data sheet

Les Hauts de Smith

2nd wine - Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan

2023

Tasting notes

Light greenish yellow, silver reflections. Delicate yellow tropical fruit, notes of mango and guava, a hint of mandarin zest; an inviting, fruity bouquet. Medium body, fine white pear fruit, fresh structure, balanced, a versatile food wine.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 55 hectares, including 8 for white wines.
Soil composition: Quintessential Graves with river stones or Günz gravel.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Fermentation takes place in oak barrels (50% new wood) after cold static settling.
Aging: Barrels
12 months on lees (50% new and 50% previously used for wine) made in their in-house cooperage.
Type of oak: French
Winemaker: Fabien Teitgen
Consulting œnologist: Michel Rolland

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

First established in 1365, then purchased by Scottish navigator and wine merchant, George Smith, who would re-name the Château after himself. Elevated to Grand Cru Exceptionnel status in 1842. In 1990, the estate was purchased by Daniel and Florence Cathiard, they have elevated Smith Haut-Lafitte among the leading great growth of Bordeaux.
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Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Becoming certified organic in 2019, having applied many biodynamic practices for many years. Growing herbs on-site including yarrow, horsetail and tansy to use for decoctions. A strong philosophy to combine traditional with innovative technics in the vineyard.