98
Robert Parker
96
Wine Spectator
CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE, 2010
PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
“Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Smith Haut Lafitte delivers notes of baked plums, boysenberries and dried mulberries with an undercurrent of cigar box, new leather and bouquet garni. Full-bodied, the palate has firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the maturing fruit, finishing on a stewed tea note.” - Robert Parker 98/100
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | Grand Cru Classé |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | 64% of cabernet sauvignon, 30% of merlot, 5% of cabernet franc, 1% of petit verdot |
| AROMAS | Cooked plum, blackberry, dried blackberry, cigar box, new leather, bouquet garni |
| FOOD AND WINE PAIRING |
Duck breast fillet toasts, Pauillac sucking lamb |
| WINEMAKING | Traditional winemaking in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. The malolactic fermentation is made. Wine-ageing on complete lees lasts from 10 to 12 months, including 50% of new barrels. |
| BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |
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CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE, 2010
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.
Caracteristics
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | Grand Cru Classé |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | 64% of cabernet sauvignon, 30% of merlot, 5% of cabernet franc, 1% of petit verdot |
| AROMAS | Cooked plum, blackberry, dried blackberry, cigar box, new leather, bouquet garni |
| FOOD AND WINE PAIRING |
Duck breast fillet toasts, Pauillac sucking lamb |
| WINEMAKING | Traditional winemaking in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. The malolactic fermentation is made. Wine-ageing on complete lees lasts from 10 to 12 months, including 50% of new barrels. |
| BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |
