A Top 100 Wine: A Stunning Expression of White Bordeaux. #81 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2020

Straight from the first nose, this wine brings us toward an aromatic palette of white fruits and flowers: citrus fruits, white peaches, pears and acacia flowers. Then aeration reveals spicier aromas of star anise and eucalyptus. After a tense and vivid attack, the mouth of concentration and power appears very well-balanced with a beautiful smooth texture. This fresh and elegant wine offers after citrus fruits some white flesh fruits, sweet spices and very complex notes of flint stones and fireplace, characteristic of our gravel terroirs. Blend: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon

Château Smith Haut Lafitte: The Quintessential Graves Estate

With its 55 hectares of superb gravelly vineyards, Château Smith Haut Lafitte embodies the very essence of the Graves appellation, producing wines of elegance, structure, and terroir-driven complexity. The estate traces its roots back to the Crusades, later gaining prominence under Scottish navigator George Smith in the 18th century. In 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard revitalized the estate, implementing: Restoration of the historic 16th-century tower and 18th-century manor. Modernization of winemaking facilities with two underground cellars. Return to traditional viticulture, eliminating chemical herbicides. In-house cooperage, ensuring perfect synergy between the wine and its barrels. A Commitment to Excellence. Today, Smith Haut Lafitte’s red and white wines are among Bordeaux’s finest, with their signature elegance, balance, and refined structure. The estate’s dedication to biodynamic farming and sustainable practices further enhances the purity and expression of its exceptional terroir.