Pessac-Léognan

Le Petit Haut Lafitte 2016 - 75 cl

225 €

37.40 € / unit

Case made of cardboard, 6 bottles.

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Direct Access to the Castle Cellars

Direct exit from the cellars of the estate: your bottles are delivered in their original sealed case, having never left the property since bottling.

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Grape varieties and terroir

The vineyard is planted on deep Günzian gravel. The 2016 vintage is a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, offering remarkable structure and an authentic expression of the Pessac-Léognan terroir.

Tasting

Color: Deep red with ruby ​​highlights.

Nose: Notes of fresh red fruits, blackcurrant, enhanced by spicy and slightly smoky touches.

Palate: Supple attack, dense mid-palate with fine, silky tannins. Beautiful freshness and balance on the finish.

Storage Potential

Enjoy now for its deliciousness, but can evolve favorably over 10 to 15 years.

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect with roast veal chop, poultry in sauce, or duck breast with figs.

Description

The 2016 Petit Haut Lafitte is the second wine of the renowned Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a Grand Cru Classé of Graves. Coming from an exceptional terroir and benefiting from the same rigor as the great wine, it seduces with its elegance, freshness and accessibility, while retaining a beautiful aromatic depth.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Petit Haut Lafitte 2016
Region Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Pessac-Léognan
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Wine type Red wine
Color Deep red, ruby reflections
Nose Red fruits, blackcurrant, spices, smoky
Palate Soft, silky tannins, balanced finish
Aging 14 to 16 months in barrels (40% new)
Cellaring potential 10-15 years
Food & wine pairing White meats, poultry, duck breast
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 75 cl
Tasting note Elegant and accessible wine, with immediate charm

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Grand Cru Classé de Graves located in Pessac-Léognan, is one of the most dynamic and prestigious estates in Bordeaux. Owned by Daniel and Florence Cathiard since 1990, the estate spans 78 hectares cultivated in organic precision, primarily in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Combining respect for nature, high-tech innovations, and exceptional craftsmanship, it produces wines of great elegance and complexity. The château excels in both red and white, with cuvées of high aging potential. Smith Haut Lafitte embodies a modern, sustainable, and refined vision of great Bordeaux wine.

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