Beschrijving
De familie Cathiard, eigenaar van Château Smith Haut Lafitte, is als beroemde Bordeaux producent toegevoegd aan de Californische wijnbedrijven. Het originele domein is opgericht in 1885, door twee Schotse broers. Het werd verkocht in de jaren ’70 en is recentelijk overgegaan naar de familie Cathiard.
Exact dezelfde kernwaarden als in Bordeaux: respect voor de schoonheid van de natuur, zorgvuldig werk in de wijngaard en traditionele kennis combineren met innovatie.
Recensies:
Wine Advocate gave 93-96/100 : “All of the barrels I tasted from appeared fault free, with deep cassis and blackberry fruit framed by cedar and mocha-tinged oak. The older vines and hillside lots showed more structure, as expected, while the valley-floor fruit from 20-year-old vines was seductive and charming. Given the enormous resources the family has devoted to this project, and the near-ideal situation of the vineyards, I’d be surprised if the wines were not world class within five to 10 years”.
James Suckling gave 97/100 : “Wonderful aromas of blackcurrants, dark plums, mint, sage, and dried wood. Some sandalwood. Full- to medium-bodied with tannins that have the texture of fine velvet and run down the length of the wine. Extremely polished and refined. Sophisticated. Firm at the end. This will age beautifully. Pure cabernet sauvignon. Best after 2026”.
