Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

Dark cassis, graphite, and warm cedar rise from Château Smith Haut Lafitte Red with the kind of polished intensity that makes a meal feel instantly more special. This French red wine from Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Bordeaux carries an ABV of 14.00% and shows the classic depth of a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend, with flavors of blackcurrant, plum skin, tobacco leaf, spice, and finely grained tannins that hold everything in elegant balance. Its savory structure and earthy finish make it a natural partner for lamb or beef, especially roasted, grilled, or slow-braised dishes where the wine’s dark fruit and mineral edge can meet rich, meaty flavors beautifully.

Producer Information: Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a historic Grand Cru Classé estate in Martillac, within the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux’s Graves region, with origins tracing to the 14th century and a name shaped by 18th-century owner George Smith, a Scottish wine merchant who built its reputation around gravel-rich Günzian soils ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Since Daniel and Florence Cathiard acquired the property in 1990, the château has become closely associated with meticulous, estate-led production, including organic and biodynamic practices, hand harvesting, on-site cooperage, and a gravity-flow cellar designed to preserve purity and terroir expression. Its portfolio includes structured red Bordeaux led by Cabernet Sauvignon, precise dry white Bordeaux from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, and second wines such as Les Hauts de Smith and Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte, all reflecting a philosophy rooted in Pessac-Léognan’s smoky mineral character, vineyard biodiversity, and low-intervention precision.