Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2014 052626OFFER Almost every gin on the

Almost every gin on the shelf starts life as neutral grain spirit

aged more than 34 months

Appealing to fans of both bourbon and rye

structured and stately

one planted in 1973 and an un-grafted vineyard planted in 1972

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2014 052626OFFER Almost every gin on theSmith Haut Lafitte is a Pessac Lognan classified growth estate, owned since 1990 by Daniel and Florence Cathiard, who farm with a meticulous "bio precision" approach on a famous gravel ridge near Chteau Haut Bailly. The 2014 is a charming, well balanced vintage here: Cabernet Sauvignon led (around 60%) with Merlot, a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Now more than a decade on, it's entering a lovely drinking window while keeping plenty in