Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan

2021

Blend

90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Semillon

Wine designation

Château Smith Haut Lafitte, White, 2021
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Enjoy with scallops, blue lobster, stuffed capon.
Data sheet

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan

2021

Tasting notes

While the timid straw-yellow color reflects the difficulty of the vintage, the more expressive bouquet, with lovely notes of white flowers, lemon, peach, almond, and toast, shows that this obstacle has been successfully overcome. This impression is confirmed by a palate that is as broad as it is long, stimulated and extended by a very nice freshness.

Vineyard

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

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Fermentation in French oak barrels and cold settling.
Maceration technique: Regular stirring of the Lees for 12 months.
Aging: Oak barrels – 50% new barrels + 50% previously used for one vintage.
12 months.
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.