Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan

2022

Blend

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

Wine designation

Château Smith Haut Lafitte, White, 2022
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Food pairing

This wine is ideal with grilled fish, seafood, or soft cheeses.
Data sheet

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan

2022

Tasting notes

A white wine with an expansive nose that harmoniously blends the toasty notes of the barrel with the white peach and blackcurrant bud notes of a ripe Sauvignon Blanc. Full-bodied, well-rounded by the aging process but dynamic, the palate reveals seductive fruitiness, vanilla, spice, and apricot notes with considerable length. A comfortable and harmonious Pessac, in keeping with the vintage.

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.