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CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE BLANC, 2023
PRIMEURS - LIVRAISON 2026
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| RANKING/td> | Grand Cru Classé |
| 2023 BLEND |
90% sauvignon blanc, 5% sémillon, 5% sauvignon gris |
| BOTTLE SIZE | 75 cl |
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CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE BLANC, 2023
En primeurs 2023
Vintage 2023
The 2023 vintage wine at Château Smith Haut Lafitte is described as a "vintage of the future and of memory."
Harvest
The harvest began on August 23 and ended on September 9.
Vinification and Aging
The grape berries are directly pressed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in barrels over 7 to 10 days, followed by aging on total lees.
The wine is aged in 50% new barrels.
Wine Profile
“A very aromatic nose with a lovely basket of yellow and white fruits, offering a beautiful sense of freshness. Then, great complexity unfolds with delicate notes of acacia flower, linden, and charming spicy nuances.
The palate is quite surprising with its vibrant freshness paired with lovely roundness. The first impression on the palate is one of freshness, followed by the full expression of ripeness, creaminess, and richness brought by the perfect grape maturity. The mouthfeel is broad and powerful, yet always supported by a refreshing acidic backbone. It stretches on very long with opulence, and gradually, freshness takes over for a final crescendo of delicacy and brightness.
A great perception of sapidity closes this tasting experience. Aromatically, there's a delicious blend of yellow fruits like peach, apricot, and fresh mango, combined with fresher notes of citrus and pink grapefruit. The floral and spicy dimension, finer and more delicate, then comes through—delivering beautiful aromatic complexity that leads into a long finish, reflecting the flinty character of the terroir.” – Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Technical sheet 2023 Vintage
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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.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 |
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