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Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte 2025
En Primeur Wines – delivery in early 2028
Description
Characteristics and tasting notes of the Petit Smith Haut Lafitte white 2025 from Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Tasting
Appearance
Pale gold robe with delicate green highlights.
Nose
White peach, crisp apple, passion fruit and mandarin peel are among the fragrances mingling with a beautiful minerality and subtle floral nuances of fresh almond.
Palate
A lively attack precedes a palate whose density and elegance extend through to a fresh and precise finish.
A second white wine from Pessac-Léognan, lively and with a 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 have raised the estate to the top of the Graves. Today, Smith Haut Lafitte shines internationally thanks to red and white wines recognised 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, with an average age of 12 years, are planted on a soil of Günzian gravel, 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 in small crates and then subjected to inert pressing, preserving their aromatic freshness. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, with 40% new wood. Ageing continues for 12 months on the 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 of the ageing process.
Blend
80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon.
