chateau smith haut lafitte blanc pessac leognan

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2017

Name: Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac Léognan
Brand: Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Price: 616.33 GBP

94/100

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2017
6x75cl
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£616.33

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc was picked between 24th August and the 9th September, making it as early a harvest as in 2003 and 2011, though the overall impression of freshness trumps either of those warm early vintages. Crystalline and very pure on the nose, with fresh bergamot and orange blossom notes alongside limey green fruit and a long, complex fruit and spice dominated palate. Powerful, persistent and mouth-watering. A blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Semillon.

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We have created a system where every case is independent, thereby ensuring a trail of ownership and peace of mind for every customer.

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Critic Reviews

94/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2017 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc has a really enticing bouquet with Granny Smith apples, Mirabelle, freshly sliced pear and light, flinty aromas. There is plenty of energy here, perhaps even more than the following vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with pretty orange rind and tangerine notes on the entry. This is very focused and full of tension, the finish quite saline with impressive persistency.

drinking window 2022 - 2040

date of review 02/2020

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Specifications

Country:

France

Region:

Bordeaux

Appellation:

Pessac Léognan

Producer:

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

style:

White Wine

Grape Variety:

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

abv:

14%

allergen information

This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.