An Evening With Smith Haut Lafitte & Cathiard Vineyard

Join us for an exceptional evening celebrating two of the wine world's most acclaimed family estates. We are honored to welcome Ludovic Fradin, Deputy General Manager of Château Smith Haut Lafitte and Cathiard Vineyard, for an intimate tasting experience showcasing the Cathiard family's remarkable achievements in both Bordeaux and Napa Valley.

Over the course of the evening, guests will enjoy a curated tasting of ten extraordinary wines, highlighted by a rare vertical of Château Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge featuring the celebrated 2009, 2015, 2016, and 2022 vintages. Additional selections from both estates will offer a deeper look into the Cathiard family's pursuit of excellence, from the gravel soils of Pessac-Léognan to their emerging Napa Valley properties in Saint Helena and Rutherford.

The full line-up:

• 2023 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc – JD93, WA93+
• 2023 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc – JD98, WA95
• 2016 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge – WA91-93
• 2009 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge – JD100, WA100
• 2015 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge – JD96+, WA97
• 2016 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge – JD97, WA98
• 2022 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge – JD100, WA96+
• 2022 Cathiard Vineyard ‘Hora’ Cabernet Blend – JS94, WA93
• 2021 Cathiard Vineyard ‘Founding Brothers’ Cabernet Blend – JS96, JD96
• 2021 Cathiard Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon – JS99, JD98

Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully prepared selection of hors d'oeuvres and wine-friendly fare designed to complement the wines.

With attendance limited to just 30 guests, this promises to be a memorable and highly personal evening with one of the most respected names in fine wine.