{"product_id":"chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-1966-xg121966naa","title":"Château Smith Haut Lafitte 1966","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbout Château Smith Haut Lafitte 1966\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 1966 Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a Cru Classé de Graves. It originates from the commune of Martillac in the Graves appellation, which is now Pessac-Léognan. The 1966 vintage is considered a classic, well-aged Bordeaux vintage. This bottle was brought to market by the Bordeaux merchant Louis Eschenauer. After sixty years of maturation, this red Graves wine is a rare historical document. Collectors and connoisseurs continue to prize this collectible Bordeaux wine today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Classification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Smith Haut Lafitte is located in Martillac, in the southern part of the historic Graves appellation. The origins of the vineyard date back to 1365. It was named after the Scottish merchant George Smith, who acquired the estate in 1720 and built the manor house. Since the Graves classification of 1953 and 1959, the château has been ranked among the Crus Classés de Graves. The soil consists of deep gravel over sand and limestone, which imparts structure and minerality to the red wine. The blend traditionally relies on Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. From 1958 to 1990, the château was owned by the Bordeaux merchant Louis Eschenauer, who also brought this 1966 Château Smith Haut Lafitte to market. You can purchase this Château Smith Haut Lafitte here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 1966 Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1966 is considered a classic, balanced vintage in Bordeaux. A cool summer preceded the vintage, but a warm September saved the harvest. The harvest began in early October under good conditions. The Graves appellation also benefited from the character of this vintage. This red Graves wine displays the tannin structure and freshness typical of 1966. These characteristics gave it a solid aging potential. It remains one of the sought-after items of its generation to this day. Those looking to buy a Château Smith Haut Lafitte will find this vintage to be a rare historical document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 1966 Château Smith Haut Lafitte still drinkable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The 1966 vintage was known for its balanced tannin structure and freshness, which gave it solid aging potential. After sixty years of maturation, the wine has reached its plateau and is still enjoyable if stored professionally. Naturally, we cannot provide any guarantees for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this 1966 Château Smith Haut Lafitte a sought-after collectible Bordeaux wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIts classification as a Cru Classé de Graves, its location in Martillac, and its verified provenance via the merchant Louis Eschenauer make this red Graves wine a sought-after item among collectors of mature Bordeaux vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 1966 Château Smith Haut Lafitte suitable as a capital investment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOlder Crus Classés like this one are also in demand by collectors in view of market trends. We do not provide investment advice or yield promises – the classification, vintage, and condition serve to assess rarity and demand, not as a financial forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Smith Haut Lafitte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54763938971986,"sku":"XG121966NAA","price":171.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/7891\/9250\/files\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-1966-flasche-freigestellt-20260918a.jpg?v=1789727192","url":"https:\/\/wein-sammeln.de\/en\/products\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-1966-xg121966naa","provider":"wein-sammeln.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}