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

    Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte, Blanc, Pessac Léognan,

    Destination

    vintage

    Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte, Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2022

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte, Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2022
    ABV:
    13%
    93/100
    Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
    The 20% of Sémillon makes a real different to the structure of this compared to sibling estate Les Hauts de Smith, and this is the one to go for for a more structured, serious and chiselled take on the vintage. Expect white flowers, citrus, lemongrass, this is excellent quality and one to look out for. Harvest August 18 to September 2. 50% new oak.
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2023 - 2028
    90-92/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
    A blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon aging in 50% new oak, the 2022 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc charges out with intense notes of green mango, guava, and lemon tart, plus hints of lime leaves and cedar. The medium-bodied palate is lively, with bags of expressive tropical and citrus flavors, finishing with an herbal lift.
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2024 - 2028
    92-94/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2022 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, which includes 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon, displays yellow plum and light passion fruit scents. The palate is well balanced with a slightly honeyed texture, lightly spiced, quite pithy with plenty of substance. Fresh and slightly minty toward the finish. Very fine.
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2027 - 2042

    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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