
Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Leognan Rouge
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Flavour profile
Discover the essence of craftsmanship with Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Léognan Rouge, the proud second wine of the renowned Château Smith Haut Lafitte. This gem, meticulously crafted in the shadow of its famous predecessor, symbolizes the estate's unparalleled dedication to quality and tradition. Crafted with the same precision and passion, Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Léognan Rouge embodies the winery's rich history and innovative spirit.
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
Tannins
- Complexity
- Complex & deep
Aromas & flavours
Grape & vineyard
Winemaking & ageing
From vineyard to bottle
The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.
Discover the essence of craftsmanship with Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Léognan Rouge, the proud second wine of the renowned Château Smith Haut Lafitte. This gem, meticulously crafted in the shadow of its famous predecessor, symbolizes the estate's unparalleled dedication to quality and tradition. Crafted with the same precision and passion, Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Léognan Rouge embodies the winery's rich history and innovative spirit.
Produced from a carefully crafted blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, grown on the fertile soils of Pessac-Léognan, this wine undergoes a rigorous double sorting process. This ensures that only the finest grapes are used, after which they undergo a delicate fermentation without pressing. The wine then matures for 14 months in barrels, including 20% new barrels produced in the cooperage, resulting in a wine of unparalleled depth and complexity.
Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Léognan Rouge shines with its deep ruby red color and seduces the senses with refined aromas of blackcurrant, licorice, and dark chocolate. Its elegance and structured body, enriched with velvety tannins, make every sip an experience of pure finesse and a promise of excellent aging potential.
Château Smith Haut Lafitte, an icon of Pessac-Léognan, has always distinguished itself with its excellent red, white, and rosé wines. Under the leadership of the Cathiard family, this estate, with its rich history dating back to the 14th century, has undergone a true transformation. Through sustainable agriculture, hand-harvesting, and technological innovations, Château Smith Haut Lafitte has reaffirmed its position as a bastion of excellence in Bordeaux.
Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Léognan Rouge is more than a wine; it's a legacy, a testament to an estate where every bottle tells a story of dedication, passion, and the constant quest for perfection. Taste this legacy and be captivated by the depth and elegance of Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Léognan Rouge.
Vintage 2020
Herkomst & details
The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.
The wine
Red · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot · 2020
- Wine type
- Red
- Wine category
- Pessac-Léognan
- Varietal(s)
- Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
- Vintage
- 2020
- Size
- 0.75 L
- Alcohol content
- 14.0%
- Closure
- -
Origin & winery
France · Bordeaux
- Producer
- Smith Haut Lafitte
- Winery websiteWebsite
- www.smith-haut-lafitte.com (opens in a new tab)
- Country
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France
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Area
- Graves
- Appellation
- Pessac-Léognan
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Terroir & maturation
14 months in oak barrels, 20% of which are new, produced in our own cooperage.
- Soil
- Gravelly soils
- Maturation
- 14 months in oak barrels, 20% of which are new, produced in our own cooperage.
- Oak aged
- Yes
- Single grape variety
- -
- Sparkling
- No
- Malolactic conversion
- Yes
Serving & cellaring
Beef,
Lamb
- Ideal serving temperature
- 16° - 18°C
- Drinking Window
- 2024–2035
- Food Pairing
- Beef,
Lamb
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