Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Smith Haut Lafitte
Pessac-Léognan
2000
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2008-2031), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2031, with a drinking horizon to 2040.
The ‘00 Smith Haut Lafitte.
Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2000 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
Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon should bring cassis, dark plum and cedar, with dried herbs lending a mature aromatic edge. The 2000 Smith Haut Lafitte is expected to feel broad and resolved, its tannins softened but still present and acidity giving the fruit a clear, steady shape. The wine's mature phase extends to 2031, while the later horizon reaches 2040; expect earthy spice and mellow blackcurrant to linger.
The 2000 vintage
Château Smith Haut Lafitte's 2000 wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan, France.
About Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Château Smith Haut Lafitte's wine 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 2000?
Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2000 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan, France.
When should Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2000 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2006-2040. Within that arc, the peak window is 2008-2031. 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 2000?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.