Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac Léognan
    Château Smith Haut Lafitte

    Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac Léognan,

    Destination

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    Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2015

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2015
    ABV:
    14%
    96/100
    Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
    This has structure and depth, serious tension, with slate, vibrant citrus, graphite, white pear, apricot, aniseed, liquorice, star anise, creamy but with a slice of steel that cuts through it. Brilliant quality, this is a standout white. Harvest August 18 to September 2. 50% new oak. Technical director Fabien Teitgen.
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2023 - 2032
    93-95/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
    The 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon, and 5% Sauvignon Gris, with a yield of 24 hl/ha and aging in 50% new oak. It bursts from the glass with bold notions of Bosc pears, grapefruit oil, and white peaches, followed by wafts of coriander seed, sea spray, and wet pebbles. The medium-bodied palate is charged with a lively backbone, supporting the generous stone fruit and pear flavors, finishing long and chalky.
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2025 - 2032
    94-96/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is matured in 50% new oak for a planned 12 months, removed from barrel after 9 months with three months in vat after blending. It has a very perfumed nose with yellow plums, jasmine, walnut and touches of fennel. The palate is medium-bodied with fine depth and acidity. Waxy in texture, with hazelnut and white pepper toward the saline, almost creamy finish.
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2027 - 2050

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pessac Léognan
    Producer:
    Château Smith Haut Lafitte
    style:
    White
    Grape Variety:
    Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
    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.

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    Château Smith Haut Lafitte

    Château Smith Haut Lafitte

    Daniel and Florence Cathiard have taken this Pessac estate to the next level. The wines here outshine many of the top names from the more fashionable communes and are challenging the likes of Haut Bailly, La Mission and even Haut Brion for supremacy in the Graves. Their 2009 received a perfect 100 points from Robert Parker and we think the 2010 is even better. The style is pure seductive fruit and a silky texture; the quality is exceptional. Kudos to Daniel and Florence for turning this good, but slightly underperforming estate into one of the finest in Pessac Leognan.

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