Château Smith Haut Lafitte – Exclusive Conversation with Owners Florence and Daniel Cathiard
NOTE: We recorded this heartfelt interview shortly before Daniel Cathiard’s passing; it stands as a beautiful tribute to his passion and legacy alongside Florence.
Few people ever hear the real stories behind great wines.
But in this private interview, Florence and Daniel Cathiard open up in a way few have seen before.
Press play and you’re instantly transported to the Cathiard’s private tasting table at Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan — a Bordeaux Powerhouse shaped by adventure, risk, and reinvention.
What follows isn’t a quick overview, but a relaxed conversation filled with laughter, great bottles, and the perspective that only comes after 35 harvests.
During this private conversation, Florence and Daniel Cathiard share stories, philosophies, and winemaking insights few people outside the estate ever hear.
Inside this conversation you'll discover.
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