Chateau Smith Haut Lafite Pessac-Leognan 2018

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte has a long history in Bordeaux, dating back over 800 years. The estate started out as part of the Du Boscq holdings in the Graves region. It was Du Boscq who first planted vines in 1365 on a gravelly plateau called "Lafitte". This is of course where part of the famous chateau took its name from. Today, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is owned and managed by Daniel Cathiard and Florence Cathiard (who just very recently purchased Flora Springs here in Napa as well). The winery actually has its own cooperage on site where is makes all of its barrels by hand and no expense is spared anywhere. The wines have been getting HUGE critical acclaim and we can say without question that the wines are better than ever! It MUST be taken into account: the pricing of this Chateau comparatively is simply irresistible at this level of quality.