2024 Château Smith Haut Lafitte (En Primeur)
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This wine is sold En Primeur and does not include shipping or applicable tariffs. Upon release, we will contact you to collect final payment and coordinate delivery. Shipping is anticipated to begin in October 2027.
The 2024 Smith Haut Lafitte is a masterclass in Pessac-Léognan depth and elegance, which should offer layers of ripe black fruits, licorice, crushed stones, and subtle smoked herbs. A blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, it is structured yet graceful, with firm tannins and refined oak integration. This is a cellar-worthy, terroir-driven wine that highlights the estate's biodynamic practices and gravel-rich soils.
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Cellared at 55°F & 70% Humidity
Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days)
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Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days)
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Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days)
| Drink or Cellar
Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a Grand Cru Classé de Graves, has been owned by the Cathiard family since 1990. Known for its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blends, the estate combines traditional practices with innovative techniques to produce wines of exceptional depth, elegance, and complexity that reflect the unique gravelly terroir of Pessac-Léognan.
Located in Pessac-Léognan, the estate benefits from a temperate maritime climate that ensures consistent ripening and balance in its Bordeaux varietals.
The gravel-rich soils enhance the wines’ structure, minerality, and vibrant fruit, creating age-worthy and refined blends with a strong sense of place.
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En Primeur, also known as "futures," is the opportunity to purchase wines while they are still aging in the producer’s cellar, before they are bottled and released to the public. Buying En Primeur allows you to secure highly sought-after wines at an early stage, often at a better value than post-release pricing.
Purchase: When you purchase En Primeur wines, you are paying only for the cost of the bottles at the time of ordering. Shipping charges, applicable tariffs, and taxes will be billed separately once the wines are ready for delivery to the United States.
Securing Your Wines: Once your order is placed, we immediately work to secure your allocation.
Updates and Confirmation: As the wines prepare for shipment to the U.S., typically around September or October following the vintage release, we will reach out to confirm your shipping information and provide an invoice for any outstanding shipping and tariff fees.
Shipping: After final payment is completed, we will ship your wines to you. Please note that wines will not be shipped until all outstanding balances are paid in full.
Because En Primeur purchases are secured specifically based on your order, cancellations are not permitted after the order is placed. If you have any concerns, please contact us at hello@heritagecellar.com, through the form on our website, or via chat - we're happy to help answer any questions before you complete your order.
While we strive to provide accurate timelines, delays can sometimes occur due to factors beyond our control, such as shipping logistics or regulatory changes. We will keep you updated throughout the process. In the rare event that a wine becomes unavailable, we will offer you the choice to wait, select a substitute of similar style and value, or receive a refund for the cost of the wine.
Shipping is not included in the initial purchase price. Once the wines are ready to ship, we’ll reach out to confirm your details and send a final invoice for any shipping and tariff charges. Nothing ships until all final balances are paid. Usually ships in the fall two (2) years following the vintage.