Chateau Haut Rian, Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux 2022 House of Smith

Chateau Haut Rian, Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux 2022 House of SmithPerched on the elevated, river facing banks of the Garonne, this estate flagship offers a beautifully genuine look at Right Bank Bordeaux. It balances classic, age worthy bone structure with a soft, modern plumpness that makes it an immediate pleasure to drink. Pouring a dark plum crimson, the nose leads with an inviting mix of sun ripened black cherries, crushed elderberries, and a subtle dusting of shaved cocoa and warm wood spice. The palate is

wild raspberries

with red ripe fruits such as blackberries

The aim has been to produce a pre-industrial-scale style that reflects the character of a Speyside malt from before the 1960s

Intense and delicious finishing with a smoky mineral

but well-behaved tannins

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a fresh

A real stand out rose a lovely extra bit of texture with a delicious generosity of fruit

delicate and only mildly sweet

presents a compelling balance of richness and vibrant freshness

This super rare grape has about 100 hectares planted worldwide

A delicate use of oak

Rocking Horse is our cornerstone wine and takes its name from a wooden rocking horse that we made for our daughters out of old oak barrel staves