Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2014 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP collectible example from the estate's

collectible example from the estate's Rutherford roots

sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne

no new oak

which begins to form trails as it flows back into the bowl

Aged longer than industry standard for 11 months

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2014 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP collectible example from the estate'sSmith Haut Lafitte is a Pessac Lognan classified growth estate, owned since 1990 by Daniel and Florence Cathiard, who farm with a meticulous "bio precision" approach on a famous gravel ridge near Chteau Haut Bailly. The 2014 is a charming, well balanced vintage here: Cabernet Sauvignon led (around 60%) with Merlot, a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Now more than a decade on, it's entering a lovely drinking window while keeping plenty in