Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2014 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP which begins to form trails

which begins to form trails as it flows back into the bowl

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

effervescent palate

Aged longer than industry standard for 11 months

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

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2014 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP which begins to form trailsSmith 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