{"title":"Château Smith Haut Lafitte","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Smith Haut Lafitte is a historic estate in Pessac-Léognan, with roots reaching back to the fourteenth century and a name shaped by the Smith family, who acquired the property in the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince Daniel and Florence Cathiard took over the estate in 1990, Smith Haut Lafitte has pursued a meticulous, estate-driven approach that combines traditional craftsmanship, precision winemaking and a deep commitment to biodiversity and sustainable viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard lies on the gravelly Günz terraces of Pessac-Léognan, where well-drained soils and carefully tended vines provide the foundation for the château’s distinctive red and white Bordeaux wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-les-hauts-de-smith-blanc-2016-bordeaux-france","title":"Château Smith Haut Lafitte – Les Hauts de Smith Blanc 2016 – Bordeaux France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Hauts de Smith Blanc 2016 is a crisp, expressive dry white from Château Smith Haut Lafitte, combining pure Sauvignon Blanc fruit with tension, freshness, and smoky Graves character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 months on the lees with bâtonnage; fermented in French oak barrels, 50% new\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the young vines of Château Smith Haut Lafitte; yield 30 hl\/ha before final wine selection\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry white Bordeaux; crisp, fresh, aromatic, and long\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale and brilliant, the 2016 is fresh, expressive, and vivacious. Grapefruit, lemon, and citron lead into white peach, white nectarine, and acacia blossom. The palate is crisp and direct, with excellent tension and balance around ripe fruit, finishing long, fresh, and aromatic with subtle spice, floral notes, and a smoky Graves nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Why We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• 100% Sauvignon Blanc gives the wine clarity, citrus lift, and aromatic precision\u003cbr\u003e• Ten months on lees with bâtonnage adds texture while preserving tension and freshness\u003cbr\u003e• It is made from the estate’s young vines and vinified with the same production care used for Château Smith Haut Lafitte\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Oysters, scallops, or crab\u003cbr\u003e• Grilled sea bass, turbot, or halibut\u003cbr\u003e• Roast chicken with lemon and herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 Who This Wine Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Sauvignon Blanc drinkers who enjoy structured, barrel-fermented whites\u003cbr\u003e✓ Fans of dry white Bordeaux with citrus, mineral tension, and subtle smoke\u003cbr\u003e✓ Drinkers looking for freshness and aromatic intensity with bottle development\u003cbr\u003e✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, unoaked, very light white wines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous (Antonio Galloni): 93 points\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling (En Primeur): 93–94 points\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker \/ Lisa Perrotti-Brown (En Primeur): 90–92 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Smith Haut Lafitte","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 12 bottles","offer_id":48134918406196,"sku":"COL-SMITH-Hauts-Blanc-16-12PK","price":1178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750ml \/ 1 bottle","offer_id":48211462946868,"sku":"COL-SMITH-Hauts-Blanc-16","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/files\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-les-hauts-de-smith-blanc-2016_30939e2e-ecbf-42c7-bc5a-7cf65c87217e.jpg?v=1786517050"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/collections\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-821x598.jpg?v=1791094534","url":"https:\/\/www.inbodega.com\/collections\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte.oembed","provider":"InBodega","version":"1.0","type":"link"}