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Smith Haut Lafitte, Bordeaux, Pessac Leognan, France, AOC, Cru Classe

Bordeaux

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Overview

Chateau 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 ngociant 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 penologists (including the ubiquitous Michel Rolland) were hired as consultants.


The 55 hectares of vineyards are located on a gravel ridge to the east of Chateau 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.

Previously Sold

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

ID: 226388

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Bottles: 1 | 75cl | 1970

Date Ended 20-08-2019 4:11pm

Sold Price £25.89

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chateau smith haut lafitte

ID: 148992

chateau smith haut lafitte

Bottles: 6 | 75cl | 1998

Date Ended 01-03-2019 10:00am

Sold Price £168

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