2019 Les Hauts de Smith Rouge

史密夫拉菲血統、二牌價位，手感像大牌的入門款。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產區與酒莊背景 -> 來自 Pessac‑Leognan，承襲 Smith Haut Lafitte 的嚴格選果與桶陳工藝，品質保證；
2) 結構與可飲性 -> 單寧有骨但不生硬，適合現在醒飲或短期收藏；
3) 配餐廣泛 -> 能撐起港式燒味、羊排或濃湯燴飯，餐桌實用。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
倒杯後先聞到黑果與深色李子的成熟果香，轉頭有雪松、煙草和淡淡香草桶味。入口中段單寧細緻但有力度，酸度支撐整體使尾段清爽不膩，餘韻帶一絲礦物與乾果的回味。喝法上建議開瓶 45–60 分鐘或一小時醒酒，跟燒鴨或慢燉牛肉很匹配。

【田地與釀造】
Les Hauts de Smith 來自林立的礫石與黏土土壤，酒莊近年推行更嚴謹的田間管理與生物動力/有機導向栽培，收成後以分級篩選，於法國橡木桶中溫和桶陳 12–16 個月，強調果實與礦物感的平衡而非過度新桶風格。

【場景化配餐指南】
週末一家人吃燒味拼盤、朋友聚會開烤羊架，或與主廚合作的松露燉飯都是好場景。

【降維打擊對比】
與頂級一線酒相比，本款保留了同一片風土的精華與質感，但價格更親民，是想要高品質 Bordeaux 感受又不想破費的最佳選擇。

Soul Hook: Classic Bordeaux poise at a second‑wine price. Why choose it? 1) Estate provenance -> benefits from top terroir and winemaking pedigree; 2) Balanced structure -> ready to enjoy now yet shows ageing grace; 3) Versatile food partner -> lifts Cantonese roast meats and rich European dishes. Sommelier Notes: Les Hauts de Smith 2019 opens with concentrated dark fruits—blackcurrant and plum—layered with cedar, tobacco and a touch of vanilla from French oak. Medium‑full on the palate, it shows firm but polished tannins and a mineral spine that keeps the fruit focused. Serve slightly cool room temperature after a one‑hour decant for best aromatic lift. Occasions: ideal for a celebratory dinner with roast duck, family gatherings with hearty mains, or a chef’s tasting menu pairing. Competitive Edge: Delivers much of Smith Haut Lafitte’s terroir expression and craftsmanship at a fraction of the flagship’s price—excellent value for quality-seeking collectors and serious drinkers.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.0%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: 黑醋栗, 黑櫻桃, 李子, 雪松木/香草桶味, 煙草與礦物感, 微辣胡椒, 絲滑但有結構的單寧
• Food Matching: 燒鴨與燒味拼盤（港式燒味）, 燒羊架或烤羊肩, 慢燉牛肋或紅酒燉牛腩, 香菇或松露燉飯, 陳年切達或半硬質奶酪
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot ,

Winery

酒莊簡介：Smith Haut Lafitte 位於 Pessac‑Leognan，是波爾多少數兼具傳統工藝與現代可持續栽培的知名酒莊。莊園重視田間管理與分級挑選，近年亦導入生物動力/有機精神，旨在把葡萄園的細緻礫石風土帶進每一瓶酒。Les Hauts de Smith 作為二牌，保有家族風格但更快可飲。

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is a prestigious Pessac‑Leognan estate known for meticulous vineyard work and high‑quality wines. The estate combines traditional Bordeaux techniques with sustainable and biodynamic practices in the vineyard. Les Hauts de Smith is the estate’s second wine, built to reflect the domaine’s terroir and style with slightly earlier approachability.