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The tasting |
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Intense, brilliant crimson red. |
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Notes of red and black fruits mixed with spicy flavours and a touch of chocolate. |
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Supple and unctuous, this wine is fresh, expressive and very appealing with a spicy finish. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 14 and 16°C. |
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Coq au vin, filet mignon with chanterelles, grilled prime rib of beef. |
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From now until 2028 |
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The estate and the wine |
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A benchmark of Pessac-Léognan and awarded 2 stars by the French wine guide RVF, Château Smith Haut Lafitte is renowned for its precision and consistency. Everything here is done in pursuit of excellence—in-house barrel-making, biodynamic farming, and meticulous blending—ensuring wines of remarkable balance and depth.
Made from the estate’s younger vines and select parcels of the Grand Vin, Les Hauts de Smith is a standout second wine, offering the signature elegance of the château at an exceptional value. A wine we return to every vintage—without hesitation. |
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The 2018 Red Pessac-Léognan Les Hauts de Smith is a masterclass in balance and charm. Silky and textured, this irresistible vintage is driven by 60% Merlot, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, delivering a wine that is both supple and deeply expressive. Already a pleasure to drink, it unfolds with blackcurrant, cedar, and spice, wrapped in a smooth, perfectly structured frame. Fresh, elegant, and utterly captivating, it lingers on a long, spicy, and seductive finish—pure indulgence! |
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Hand harvested, 100% de-stemmed, no crushing. Fermentation with punching down and/or pumping over, then maceration for 4 to 6 weeks in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 26-28°C. Aged for 14 months in barrels (20% of which are new) made in the château's own cooperage. |
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AWARDS |
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Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide de Bettane et Desseauve 2025
Robert Parker: 90/100 |
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