Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Grand Vin
Pessac-Léognan
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2043), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2043, with a drinking horizon to 2051.
The ‘15 Grand Vin.
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Grand Vin 2015 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
The 2015 Grand Vin from Pessac-Léognan should show Cabernet Sauvignon's dark currant and cherry, edged by cedar and a leafy herbal aroma. Expect a full, measured palate: ripe fruit at its core, a frame of firm tannin, and enough acidity to keep the texture composed rather than heavy. Its peak period ends in 2043, with the wider drinking window lasting to 2051. The finish should be persistent, moving from cassis toward dry spice and a savory, earthy note.
The 2015 vintage
Château Smith Haut Lafitte's 2015 Grand Vin is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan, France.
About Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Château Smith Haut Lafitte's Grand Vin is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan, France.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Smith Haut Lafitte Grand Vin 2015?
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Grand Vin 2015 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan, France.
When should Château Smith Haut Lafitte Grand Vin 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2051. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2043. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Smith Haut Lafitte Grand Vin 2015?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.