Le Lièvre 2022
6 X 750 mL
Case
123.00€
123.00€
90-92
90-91
90



Created during the blending process of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Le Lièvre 2022 is vinified and aged with the same care and methods as the Grand Vin.
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Yield:
35 hectoliters per hectare (before wine selection)
Blend Composition:
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55% Merlot
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45% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Enjoyment Window:
Best enjoyed from 2027 onwards
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14 months in French oak barrels
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Barrels are produced in the Château’s in-house cooperage
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Aging:
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14 months in French oak barrels
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Barrels are produced in the Château’s in-house cooperage
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Vinification:
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Fermentation of whole berries in small wooden vats
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Temperature: 26–28°C
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Maceration: 4 to 6 weeks
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Extraction method: Manual punch-downs (pigeages) and/or pump-overs (remontages)