Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Bordeaux, France

• No.5 The World's Best Vineyards 2025

Biodynamic estate Smith Haut Lafitte's savvy owners, Daniel and Florence Cathiard, were among the first in Bordeaux to latch onto the power of oenotourism. Under their stewardship they have turned the revered domaine into a wine lover's paradise boasting a Caudalie Vinothérapie spa, two-Michelin-starred restaurant La Grande'Vigne, and cosy country inn La Table du Lavoir. Aimed at jet-setters seeking an experience that combines art, gastronomy and ecology, it's worth making the most of all the five-star Les Sources de Caudalie has to offer, from its tennis court and pool to its sauna and wine bar. Art lovers can amble along its al fresco art trail and enjoy contemporary works and installations by Barry Flanagan and Jim Dine. You might spot the odd shire horse or llama along the way. Don't miss the tasting room in the orangery, where a secret staircase beneath the floorboards houses the estate's oldest vintages.

Key Information

• Opening times: Mon – Sun: 09:00 – 19:00
• Signature wine: Château Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge, Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc
• Wines produced: Red, White
• Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon
• Tasting options
• Cellar door
• Restaurant
• Accomodation
• Spa
• Hidden gems: Art trail, caviar and wine pairing, art and wine workshops, private tours and tastings, hot tub, jogging trail, swimming pool, sauna
• Time from airport: 30 mins from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport 
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Location

Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Martillac, Bordeaux, 33650