Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte 2025

Characteristics and tasting notes of Petit Smith Haut Lafitte white 2025 from Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Tasting

Appearance
Pale gold with delicate green highlights.

Nose
White peach, crisp apple, passion fruit and mandarin zest blend together with lovely minerality and subtle floral nuances of fresh almond.

Palate
A lively attack precedes a palate whose density and elegance extend through to a fresh, precise finish.

A lively second white wine from Pessac-Léognan with beautiful structure

The estate

In the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, Château Smith Haut Lafitte stands among the oldest wine estates in Bordeaux, with origins dating back to 1365. The acquisition of the property by Daniel and Florence Cathiard in 1990 marked a decisive turning point in its history. Driven by an ambitious vision and a deep passion, the Cathiards elevated the estate to the very top of the Graves. Today, Smith Haut Lafitte shines internationally thanks to red and white wines acclaimed for their refinement and unique signature.

The vineyard

Petit Smith Haut Lafitte is the estate's second wine, produced from specific plots of the Pessac-Léognan vineyard, farmed organically and biodynamically. The vines, averaging 12 years old, are planted on Günzian gravel soil, typical of the appellation, bringing minerality and freshness to the wine. Massal selection using rootstocks from the estate's mother vine ensures the preservation of the genetic heritage and the authentic expression of the terroir.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are hand-harvested into small crates and then subjected to inert pressing that preserves their aromatic freshness. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new. Ageing continues for 12 months on lees with regular bâtonnage, in barrels (40% of which are new). These barrels are crafted in the estate's in-house cooperage, ensuring perfect control over the ageing process.

Blend

80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon.