{"product_id":"chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan-minimum-order-6-bottle-case-futures-2025ftr","title":"Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan (Minimum order: 6 bottle case) FUTURES 2025 Pre-Arrival","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan (Minimum order: 6 bottle case) FUTURES 2025 Pre-Arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassified Red Wine. Cru Classe de Graves in 1959.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intense and complex nose combining fresh red fruits (cherry, raspberry), black fruits (blackberry, cassis), floral notes (peony), sweet spices and hints of graphite. A palate of great precision: fresh and caressing attack, a controlled build-up in power, with a dense and harmonious structure. A long, energetic finish, driven by fine tannins and a beautiful aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage is defined by extreme climatic conditions. Following a mild and dry winter that led to early budbreak, a warm and humid spring significantly accelerated vine growth while increasing downy mildew pressure. From late May onwards, a prolonged period of hot and dry weather set in, marked by several heatwaves with peaks reaching up to 42°C. The months of June, July and August were among the driest recorded since 1992. These conditions resulted in early water stress, promoting concentration in the grapes while preserving remarkable levels of acidity, supported by cool nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic tasting notes: (2025 vintage) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deep dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, delicate edge brightening. Fine herbal spice, fine cassis, blackberry confit, some nougat, candied orange zest, inviting bouquet. Full-bodied, elegant, ripe dark berry fruit, supporting tannins, fine chocolate nuances, convincing freshness, very full-bodied and long-lasting, mineral, fine extract sweetness, shows great length, sure maturity potential, extremely promising.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Falstaff (98\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"So aromatic and expressive, with pure currants and mint, plus some chocolate. Fennel too. Wow. Medium- to full-bodied with very deep fruit, fine, velvety tannins and a long, fine texture. The precision and depth are impressive. More fruit-driven than usual. It grows on the palate and is compact at the end. Very cabernet in the end. Almost like St.-Julien and Pauillac in nature. A blend of 68% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling (97-98\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deeply colored, all it takes is a single swirl to discover the red, black and blue fruits, smoke, cigar box, and tobacco. The palate kicks in with its vivacious, display of sweet, ripe fruits. The finish starts off strong and keeps on going long after the wine has left your glass. The picking dates in 2025 were paramount. They waited until after the late September rains to harvest the Cabernet, which added to the maturity of the fruits, while decreasing ABV levels, Picking took place from September 15 - September 30. The wine blends 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, and is aging in 50% new, French oak barrels. 13.5% ABV. pH 3.50. Yields were 30 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2029-2055.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (97\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003ePRESENTATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eThe exemplary elegance of Smith Haut Lafitte's red wines is renowned worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir is so distinctive that it gave its name to the region: “Les Graves.” These gravel soils are made up of alluvial, sandy, and stony deposits laid over a Tertiary limestone subsoil by turbulent rivers and glaciers at the start of the Quaternary period, and later reshaped into gentle ridges by erosion.\u003cbr\u003eAt Smith Haut Lafitte, the soil consists of one of the rare Gunzian gravel hilltops, thick and ochre in color, a hallmark of its richness in iron oxide. This soil is exceptionally well suited to viticulture because it is both well-draining and naturally poor, warm on the surface while retaining a certain freshness and moisture at depth (clay or limestone).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eFollowing double sorting before and after destemming, the grapes are vinified as whole berries, with partial use of whole clusters. Extraction is achieved through gentle punchdowns and\/or pump-overs. Long macerations continue at 26–28°C, with durations tailored to each vat in order to preserve the wine’s balance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAGEING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e18 months in barrels (50% are new barrels produced in our in-house cooperage), with aging on lees. After being racked a single time, the wine is aged according to its profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eVARIETALS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eCabernet-sauvignon 68%, Merlot 27%, Cabernet franc 4%, Petit verdot 1%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTECHNICAL DATA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 hL\/ha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge of vines\u003c\/strong\u003e: 49 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTASTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e«This wine displays a deep, dark red color. The first nose reveals a beautiful freshness of ripe fruit: red berries (cherry, raspberry), black fruit (wild blackberry), and a hint of blackcurrant. With aeration, the wine unveils its tremendous aromatic potential, combining these fresh fruit notes with more delicate aromas of flowers (peony), sweet spices (fennel seed, star anise, fenugreek, mountain hay…), before revealing a darker dimension of graphite, pencil lead, and warm earth, bringing remarkable complexity. The palate opens with a surprisingly fresh attack, supported by a beautifully soft and caressing texture. The mid-palate is all finesse and delicacy at first, before expanding with restrained power and a superb structural framework. It is focused, full-bodied, dense, with impressive length and outstanding harmony. A perfectly balanced wine, marked by great precision, vibrant freshness, and remarkable energy. On the palate, one finds again the complexity revealed on the nose, with crunchy fruit, very delicate floral notes, and spices that beautifully enhance the finish. A magnificent vintage for Château Smith Haut Lafitte, destined to stand among the estate’s benchmark wines.»\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750ml)","offer_id":46098220679341,"sku":"25-SMLFT-20202RR","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/files\/ChateauSmithHautLafittePessac-Leognan2025.jpg?v=1781038566","url":"https:\/\/symbolicwines.com\/products\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan-minimum-order-6-bottle-case-futures-2025ftr","provider":"Symbolic Wines®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}