Les Hauts de Smith 2018 is crafted and aged with the same care as the estate’s Grand Vin; the entire winemaking process is exactly the same. Les Hauts de Smith serves as a bridge between everyday Bordeaux and the more serious grand vin — it offers many of the stylistic hallmarks of Smith Haut Lafitte (balance, ripe fruit, refined tannins, oak influence) but in a more accessible and earlier‑drinking package.
Les hauts de Smith Rouge 2018
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Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines
Colour Bright red colour
Nose Ripe black plum and blackberry on the nose, hints of sous-bois in the background
Palate Palate is very smooth and rounded on the entry
Fact Sheet |
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| Size | 75 cl |
Grape Variety |
60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Alcohol % | 14.5% |
| Style | Medium to medium‑full body |
| Estate/Producer | Chateau Haut Smith Laffitte |
Country / Region |
France / Bordeaux |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Vinification | Grapes are sorted twice, before and after destemming, to eliminate any undesirable elements (stem fragments). They are not pressed before undergoing fermentation in vats. Tannins and color are extracted by punching down and/or pumping over. Maceration takes place at 26-28° C; tasting determines the length of maceration for each vat (from 4 to 6 weeks) |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | To be enjoyed from 2018 |
| Closure | Natural cork |
Food pairing: Roast lamb, Beef stew or braised short ribs, Medium-aged hard cheeses
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Serve at 16–18 °C, Decant 30–60 minutes if drinking now to let tannins soften and aromas open
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