Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2014 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP the marl and sandstone soil

the marl and sandstone soil of the steep hillside it comes from

no new oak

and this newest series from Bollinger explores their love of the grape

earthy and fruity rye

effervescent palate

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2014 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP the marl and sandstone soilSmith Haut Lafitte is a Pessac Lognan classified growth estate, owned since 1990 by Daniel and Florence Cathiard, who farm with a meticulous "bio precision" approach on a famous gravel ridge near Chteau Haut Bailly. The 2014 is a charming, well balanced vintage here: Cabernet Sauvignon led (around 60%) with Merlot, a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Now more than a decade on, it's entering a lovely drinking window while keeping plenty in