Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves Biodynamic Vinification: the grapes are destemmed

Vinification: the grapes are destemmed and crushed the same evening of the harvest

balanced acidity

but the wine is still outstanding

juicy mouthfeel

and remarkable aging potential

Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves Biodynamic Vinification: the grapes are destemmedThe 2015 Smith Haut Lafitte is adorned with a special label to celebrate the 650th anniversary of the chteau and the 25th vintage made under the ownership of Daniel and Florence Cathiard. It is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, picked between 23 September until 12 October with the Cabernet Franc. Matured in 65% new oak (although technical director Fabien Teitgen mentioned that he could have added