【Feature】Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Founded in 1365, this Grand Cru Classé owes its reputation as "the quintessential Graves" and characteristic smoky notes to its sloped terroir containing semi-precious stones such as quartzite and angatoid.

Since purchasing the estate in 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard have committed themselves to bio-precision practices which combine innovative viticultural and winemaking techniques with great respect for the vines, soil, and environment.

Organic farming using biodynamic methods and without chemical inputs contributes to the unique expression of the terroir, resulting in elegant, complex, powerful and well-balanced wines.

Estate tours are available 7 days a week and include a visit to the cooperage, 1,000-barrel underground cellar, gravity-flow vat room and Forest of the Senses land art trail featuring monumental art works (booking required).