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Château Smith Haut Lafitte
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Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc
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Château Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit
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CT90.2 average score
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Château Smith-Haut-Lafite has been transformed during the last decade from being a perennial underachiever to being one of the leading estates in the Graves region.
For many years it was owned by the Bordeaux négociant Eschenauer - in 1990 it was bought by former Olympic skiing champion, Daniel Cathiard. He cut down on the amount of chemicals and herbicides used in the vineyards, and fully modernised the winemaking facilities. The proportion of new oak barrels used in the maturation process was increased and a trio of eminent oenologists (including the ubiquitous Michel Rolland) were hired as consultants.
The 55 hectares of vineyards are located on a gravel ridge to the east of Château Haut-Bailly. The red wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (35%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). The grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats and the wine is then matured in oak barrels (50% new) for 15-18 months. The wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.
BACKGROUND: The noble Bosq family started growing grapes as early as 1365. The property was purchased in the 18th century by Scotsman George Smith, who gave the estate its present name. He also built the manor house and exported his – by now famous – wine to England on his own ships. In 1842, Mr. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux and an enthusiastic winegrower, inherited Château Smith Haut Lafitte from his mother and brought the wine up to great growth status. Impressed by Smith Haut Lafitte's excellent quality, the Louis Eschenauer company distributed the wine all over the world starting in the early 20th century, deciding to buy the estate in 1958. After the Eschenaueur period came to an end, a great deal of money has been invested in the estate, particularly on the construction of a superb underground cellar holding over 1,000 barrels. In 1990, Daniel Cathiard fell in love with the property and joined the list of prestigious owners, firmly intending to further enhance Smith Haut Lafitte's tradition of excellence. He combined the most modern winemaking techniques and age-old methods: organic compost, small wooden vats, ageing on the lees in barrel, etc.
Producers > Château Smith Haut Lafitte See map
Château Smith-Haut-Lafite has been transformed during the last decade from being a perennial underachiever to being one of the leading estates in the Graves region.
For many years it was owned by the Bordeaux négociant Eschenauer - in 1990 it was bought by former Olympic skiing champion, Daniel Cathiard. He cut down on the amount of chemicals and herbicides used in the vineyards, and fully modernised the winemaking facilities. The proportion of new oak barrels used in the maturation process was increased and a trio of eminent oenologists (including the ubiquitous Michel Rolland) were hired as consultants.
The 55 hectares of vineyards are located on a gravel ridge to the east of Château Haut-Bailly. The red wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (35%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). The grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats and the wine is then matured in oak barrels (50% new) for 15-18 months. The wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.
BACKGROUND: The noble Bosq family started growing grapes as early as 1365. The property was purchased in the 18th century by Scotsman George Smith, who gave the estate its present name. He also built the manor house and exported his – by now famous – wine to England on his own ships. In 1842, Mr. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux and an enthusiastic winegrower, inherited Château Smith Haut Lafitte from his mother and brought the wine up to great growth status. Impressed by Smith Haut Lafitte's excellent quality, the Louis Eschenauer company distributed the wine all over the world starting in the early 20th century, deciding to buy the estate in 1958. After the Eschenaueur period came to an end, a great deal of money has been invested in the estate, particularly on the construction of a superb underground cellar holding over 1,000 barrels. In 1990, Daniel Cathiard fell in love with the property and joined the list of prestigious owners, firmly intending to further enhance Smith Haut Lafitte's tradition of excellence. He combined the most modern winemaking techniques and age-old methods: organic compost, small wooden vats, ageing on the lees in barrel, etc.
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| Rosé |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Bordeaux Rosé Les Hauts de Smith(View Label Image)Rosé, France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Rosé |
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| White |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc(View Label Image)White, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |
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| White |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc Kosher(View Label Image)White, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |
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| White |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Blanc(View Label Image)White, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |
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| White |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Les Hauts de Smith Blanc(View Label Image)White, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |
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| White |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan de Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc(View Label Image)White, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |
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| Red |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte(View Label Image)Red, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |
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| Red |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Kosher(View Label Image)Red, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |
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| Red |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte La Réserve de Pessac-Léognan(View Label Image)Red, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |
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| Red |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Le Lievre(View Label Image)Red, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |
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| Red |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit(View Label Image)Red, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |
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| Red |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Les Hauts de Smith(View Label Image)Red, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan |