Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2022

The 2022 Château Smith Haut Lafitte is widely considered one of the greatest wines in the estate's history. Crafted from 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, it combines extraordinary concentration with the elegance and mineral character that define this iconic Pessac-Léognan estate.

Professional Ratings

Tasting Profile

Aromatics

• Cassis and blackberry
• Graphite and crushed stone
• Tobacco leaf
• Woodsmoke and scorched earth
• Violet and spring flowers
• Dark chocolate

Palate

• Full-bodied and layered
• Velvety, ultra-fine tannins
• Dense black fruit concentration
• Remarkable freshness and energy
• Powerful yet impeccably balanced

Finish

• Exceptionally long and seamless
• Lingering mineral, floral, and dark fruit notes
• Built to age 40+ years

Critics praised its extraordinary depth, precision, and purity, with Jeb Dunnuck calling it "one of the greatest wines to ever come from this address."

Sommelier Presentation Note

2022 Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan
A monumental Bordeaux from the exceptional 2022 vintage, offering aromas of cassis, blackberry, graphite, tobacco, violets, and dark chocolate. Powerful yet beautifully refined, the palate reveals remarkable concentration, velvety tannins, and striking mineral precision, culminating in an extraordinarily long and age-worthy finish.