2024 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte - Organic [EP2024]

ETA: 2027

Vintage : 2024

Region : Pessac-Leognan

Country : France

Winemaker Notes

The Smith Haut Lafitte red 2024 seduces with its balance and freshness, a refined expression of a complex but promising vintage.

On the nose, the wine opens with a dazzling bouquet of red strawberry fruit (cherry, raspberry, redcurrant) enhanced by hints of peppermint, blond tobacco and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is delicate, fluid and structured, with remarkable energy.

Silky to the touch, the structure is straight and lively, with good depth and an airy profile.

The long, expressive finish extends the experience with notes of blackcurrant, clove and fresh herbs. An intense, harmonious wine, both classic and vibrant, marked by the gravelly terroir and the estate's precise know-how.

About Winery

Le Château Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the must-have names in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, dubbed the "most Graves of Graves" due to the atypical nature of its terroir. Domaine was founded in 1365 and was then named Haut Lafitte for its geographical location.

Then, when Georges Smith, a merchant of Scottish origin, acquired it in the 18th century, he added his name to it and built the Carthusian monastery we know today.

Grand Cru Classé in red in the Graves classification, Château has been owned since 1990 by Daniel and Florence Cathiard, who for several years have been committed to a bio-precision approach that combines innovation and traditional techniques in both vineyard and cellar. The wines are produced organically without chemical inputs, enriched with biodynamic methods that contribute to the expression of the terroir. 

The Château Smith Haut Lafitte is based on a 78-hectare vineyard planted on an exceptional Pyrenean gravel hilltop.the red grape varieties are 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. The grand vin is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 30% to 60% of which are new. Petit Haut Lafitte is the Second red wine.

 - The white grape varieties are 90% Sauvignon blanc, 5% Sauvignon gris and 5% Sémillon. The grand vin blanc is aged for 12 to 15 months in French oak barrels, of which 30 to 60% are new. Petit Haut Lafitte is the Second white wine.                                  

The Château Smith Haut Lafitte produces wines with a style all their own. The red wines are powerful, balanced and expressive on the nose and palate, while the white wines are elegant, unctuous and taut.