Wines
HEARTS DELIGHT Q&A
Q: What’s the most interesting project or task you’ve worked on recently?
A: We’re opening an integrated cooperage at Cathiard Vineyard. It’s scheduled for early 2025 and will allow us to craft barrels perfectly suited to our wines.
Q: Can you describe a defining moment or turning point in your life?
A: I’ve lived three lives: one as a competitive skier on the French national team, another in business, and now as a winemaker. Each chapter has shaped who I am today.
Q: If you could master one skill instantly, what would it be and why?
A: I would love to sing in tune. It’s such a beautiful way to express oneself, but it’s something I’ve never quite mastered!
Q: Do you have a personal connection with heart disease and/or stroke that you would like to share?
A:
Yes, I do. My father passed away from a heart attack. It’s a deeply personal reminder of the importance of health and family.
Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Florence and Daniel Cathiard
Pessac-Léognan
Featured:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 – Trade Tasting & Embassy & Winemaker Dinner Series
Friday, May 9, 2025 – Vintners Dinner & Auction
Saturday, May 10, 2025 – Bordeaux Master Class
Château Smith Haut Lafitte whose vines were planted here in the 14th century by the Verrier du Bosq family related to the Duke de Valois, owes its reputation as “the quintessential Graves” and its characteristic smoky notes to its gravelly rises of river stones and semi-precious stones deposited by the Garonne River a million years ago.
In 1990, Florence and Daniel Cathiard fell in love with the property and decided to further enhance Château Smith Haut Lafitte’s tradition of excellence with the help of their daughter Alice Cathiard Tourbier.
“We decided to change our lifestyle and live in this prestigious location. We then put together a talented, motivated team to share our passion with us every day. Our philosophy can be summed up in one sentence: to do everything possible to make each vintage of red and white wine worthy of our magnificent terroir.”