CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE - best wineries in bordeaux - Wine Paths

Grand Cru Classé of Graves at the doors of Bordeaux

Exclusive wine experiences at Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Bordeaux, France

The owners of Château Smith Haut Lafitte have led an inspired momentum of communion with nature for 25 years. This desire for transparency is rewarded each day by the wine enthusiasts who come to discover the underground cellar, the 100 % gravity-operated vat room or the renovated cooperage.

Activities

Visits & Tastings

ACTIVITIES

France / BORDEAUX / ⇾ Pessac-Léognan

The "Master-Class"

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Come to Château Smith Haut Lafitte, experience the unique wines and history through this exclusive workshop

France / BORDEAUX / ⇾ Pessac-Léognan

Land Art Tour at Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Just when the summer sun is shining brightly, Daniel & Florence Cathiard of Château Smith Haut Lafitte are offering a unique experience.

France / BORDEAUX / ⇾ Pessac-Léognan

When Art Meets Vines at Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Discover our vineyards, art pieces, cellars and wines all in one tour with this exceptional workshop

Art & Culture

From 1 to 3 hours

Yes

Smith Haut Lafitte's 78 hectares of vines grow on a thick layer of Gunzian gravels. This "Cru Classé" estate has been totally renovated by Daniel and Florence Cathiard. The improvements they made in viticulture and winemaking have brought the estate to the peak of perfection. The Château has its own weather station, CO2 recycling process and cooperage, and owns a unique place to experience the "French Art de vivre": the luxury hotel Les Sources de Caudalie and its restaurants and the Caudalie Vinotherapy Spa.

Located 20 minutes from the Bordeaux city center, train station and airport, Château Smith Haut Lafitte will unveil itself for you. Discover its 16th century tower, its underground cellar where 1000 barrels are resting and its cooperage through a selection of exclusive workshops.

Open 7 days a week by appointment

Château Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the preferred wineries on the Michel Rolland Selection.

Also on Wine Paths:

Les Sources de Caudalie

La Grand'Vigne

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Key features

Standard wine tasting
Exceptional wine tasting
Cellar visit
Vineyards visit
Wine for sale on property
Gift shop
Michelin **
Wine pairing available
Accommodation available
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Distances from

Train Station 25 kms
Bordeaux city center 25 kms
Airport 25 kms

Michel Rolland Selection

For the last forty years, my career has taken me to four continents and to more than two hundred and fifty different wine estates around the world. I have visited exceptional vineyards and tasted extraordinary wines everywhere I have been.

Now, I am delighted to have the opportunity to share my selection of wineries with you thanks to Wine Paths, an innovative project that I am extremely enthusiastic about, for the first time ever, we can find the best wine & dine addresses in the world featured in one place.

My selection includes some unique hidden gems as well as some renowned properties: I have chosen all of them based on the outstanding quality of their wines and services. Join me on this journey to discover the best wineries in the world’s most acclaimed wine regions.