Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2014 052626OFFER one planted in 1973 and

one planted in 1973 and an un-grafted vineyard planted in 1972

Almost every gin on the shelf starts life as neutral grain spirit

Still with great acid and fresh fruit

aged more than 34 months

structured and stately

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2014 052626OFFER one planted in 1973 andSmith 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