critic reviews
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.
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.
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.
A blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, the 2022 Le Petit Haut Lafitte Blanc is a solid effort, exhibiting aromas of peach, pear and smoke with flinty notes. Medium-bodied, charming and fleshy, it has racy acids, a delicate tannic sensation and a long, delicate core of fruit (lemon oil) with a penetrating finish.