Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte - Pessac-Leognan, France 75CL

Winery: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Grape : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

Region :Bordeaux, Pessac-Leognan, France

Alcohol Content: 14%

Food Pairing: Chteau Smith Haut Lafitte pairs beautifully with roasted or grilled red meats such as beef, lamb, or venison. It complements braised dishes, game, and mushroom-based recipes like risotto or truffle pasta. Aged cheeses such as Comt, Gruyre, or mature Cheddar are also excellent companions, highlighting the wines elegance and structure..

Description: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitteis a premier red Bordeaux from the Pessac-Lognan appellation, known for its power, elegance, and complexity. The wine is typically a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to enhance structure and aromatics. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby color with purple reflections. The nose is expressive and refined, offering ripe blackberries, cassis, plum, cedar, graphite, and subtle hints of spice and tobacco from oak aging. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, with firm yet polished tannins, bright acidity, and layers of dark fruit, cocoa, and mineral undertones, culminating in a long, persistent finish.