"Les Hauts de Smith" Rose, Pessac-Leognan AOC

Interesting facts

"Les Hauts de Smith" Rose — pink wine, which is made by Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, in the series "Les About de smit" wines which are made with the same care and attention as the main wine of the estate. A blend of pink wine grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc. A fragrant aroma and a smooth fruity taste of the wine perfectly reveals the freshness of the gravel and limestone terroir in which the grapes are grown, and know-how of wine-making Chateau.Chateau Smith Haut Lefanecha life 800 years ago. In the Middle ages there was a manor of a noble family Du Boscq. What Du Bosc in 1365 planted on a rocky plateau Lafite vineyards. A few hundred years, in 1720, Scottish merchant George Smith bought this wine estate. According to tradition, Smith added his name to the old name of the Chateau. Since then, it became known as Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte. Smith built a house in the vineyard and started exporting its products to England.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine is salmon-pink in color.
Rich, crisp aroma of the wine is similar to fruit basket. Intense hints of fresh seasonal fruit complemented by nuances of spice and mint.
The taste of wine is fresh, supple, smooth, with sweet hints of cherry and raspberry, hints of spices and a long fresh finish.
The wine goes well with salads, appetizers, summer dishes, fish dishes and vegetables, cheeses.