Château Smith Haut Lafitte - Cru Classé 2021

Founded in 1365, this great growth owned by remarkable figures such as the Scottish navigator Georges Smith in the 18th century and Lodi Duffour-Dubergier in the 19th century, owes its reputation as "the quintessential Graves" to its superb terroir of günzian gravel in a single block.

Eye: An intense ruby colour.

Nose: Complex and beautifully fresh, the nose combines fruity fragrances (raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, blackcurrant) with notes of sweet spice (star anise), liquorice stick and tobacco leaf.

Palate: Perfectly balanced, the attack is particularly fresh and dynamic. The palate is seductive with its concentration, texture and liveliness. The palate is persistent, exhaling fruity and spicy aromas (star anise) as well as cigar box and smoky notes. This is a vintage of complexity, freshness and smoothness.