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James Suckling

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CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE BLANC, 2019

PESSAC-LÉOGNAN

"Aromas of dried apples, pears, and peaches with notes of crushed stones. Fresh flowers, like lilacs. A full-bodied wine with layers of fruit and a fresh, creamy palate that lingers for several minutes. A refined, precise, and polished Smith. Tight on the finish. It requires two or three years to fully open." – James Suckling

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION Grand Cru Classé
GRAPE VARIETIES

90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon Gris 
AROMAS Dried apple, pear, peach, crushed stone, fresh flowers, lilac
FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS

Seafood, sushi, chicken supreme
VINIFICATION & AGING Fermentation takes place in barrels, 50% of which are new, sourced from the château's own cooperage. The wines are aged on the lees for 12 months, 50% in new oak. After blending, an additional aging period lasts for 3 months in vats.
FORMAT 75 cl

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140,00 € T.T.C.
140,00 € T.T.C.
Tax included.

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Vineyard Detail
AGRICULTURE Organic principles with no certification
GRAPE VARIETIES

Red varieties: 63% of cabernet sauvignon, 30% of merlot, 6% of petit verdot

White varieties: 90% of sauvignon blanc, 5% of sauvignon gris, 5% of semillon, 1% of muscadelle
VINEYARD SURFACE AREA 78 hectares, with 67 hectares for red varieties and 11 hectares for white varieties
ANNUAL PRODUCTION 200,000 bottles
HARVEST Manual
SOIL

Gunzian gravel soil
History and anecdotes
Château Smith Haut Lafitte is located in Graves in Pessac-Léognan appellation. The estate history started 6 centuries ago in 1365 with the noble Bosq family who became owner of some vines and gave the name of “Haut Lafitte”. In the 18th century, a Scottish wine merchant, George Smith, built the chartreuse and named the Château “Smith Haut Lafitte”.The Château’s red wines are classified as Grand Cru. The château has been the Cathiard family’s property since 1990.
CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE BLANC

Caracteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION Grand Cru Classé
GRAPE VARIETIES

90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon Gris 
AROMAS Dried apple, pear, peach, crushed stone, fresh flowers, lilac
FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS

Seafood, sushi, chicken supreme
VINIFICATION & AGING Fermentation takes place in barrels, 50% of which are new, sourced from the château's own cooperage. The wines are aged on the lees for 12 months, 50% in new oak. After blending, an additional aging period lasts for 3 months in vats.
FORMAT 75 cl