{"id":6253,"date":"2026-07-02T10:13:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T08:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/port2port.be\/product\/2021-chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T12:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T10:00:04","slug":"2021-chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/port2port.be\/en\/product\/2021-chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut Lafitte \u2013 Pessac-L\u00e9ognan"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>2021 Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut Lafitte from Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/h2>\n<h2>An iconic Grand Cru Class\u00e9 de Graves characterized by elegance, precision, and exceptional depth<\/h2>\n<p>The 2021 Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut Lafitte ranks among the very best of Pessac-L\u00e9ognan. As a Grand Cru Class\u00e9 de Graves, this prestigious ch\u00e2teau is known worldwide for its refined style, exceptional terroir, and uncompromising commitment to quality. The 2021 vintage produces a classic Bordeaux in which freshness, elegance, and terroir expression come together perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot produces a wine with great aromatic precision, refined tannins, and impressive balance. Thanks to the gravelly soils and meticulous winemaking, Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut Lafitte develops a unique combination of power, finesse, and mineral elegance.<\/p>\n<h3>Aroma &amp; taste<\/h3>\n<p>The wine opens with aromas of cassis, black currants, plums, violets, graphite, cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, and subtle spices. On the palate, it is elegant and refined, with silky-smooth tannins, lively acidity, and an exceptionally long, mineral finish.<\/p>\n<h3>Serving &amp; foodpairing<\/h3>\n<p>Serve at 16\u201318\u00b0C and decant the wine about two hours in advance. Perfect with grilled beef, lamb, game, duck, truffle dishes, and aged hard cheeses.<\/p>\n<h3>Storage potential<\/h3>\n<p>The 2021 Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut Lafitte has excellent aging potential of more than thirty-five years and will continue to develop for many years to come.<\/p>\n<h3>Drinking Window<\/h3>\n<p>2029 \u2013 2065+<\/p>\n<h3>Why We Chose This Wine<\/h3>\n<p>At Port2Port, we select only wines with a proven international reputation. Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the most prestigious estates in Pessac-L\u00e9ognan and combines exceptional quality with impressive aging potential.<\/p>\n<h3>The story behind the bottle<\/h3>\n<p>Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut Lafitte has a history dating back to the 14th century and is today among the very best in Bordeaux. Thanks to the Cathiard family, the ch\u00e2teau has become an international benchmark. The combination of old vines, sustainable viticulture, and meticulous winemaking results in world-class wines year after year.<\/p>\n<h3>Discover more<\/h3>\n<p>Discover more from our assortment <a href=\"https:\/\/port2port.be\/en\/product-categorie\/wijn\/rode-wijn\/bordeaux\/pessac-leognan\/\">Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/a> or view all <a href=\"https:\/\/port2port.be\/en\/product-categorie\/wijn\/rode-wijn\/bordeaux\/\">Bordeaux wines<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Grand Cru Class\u00e9 de Graves from Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/li>\n<li>An elegant 2021 vintage with finesse, freshness, and depth<\/li>\n<li>A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot<\/li>\n<li>A prestigious Bordeaux with excellent aging potential<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":6244,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"2021 Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut Lafitte \u2013 Pessac-L\u00e9ognan","_seopress_titles_desc":"2021 Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut Lafitte uit Pessac-L\u00e9ognan. 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