critic reviews
Leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of lime cordial, grapefruit oil, and fresh pineapple, followed by nuances of honeysuckle and lemongrass. The light to medium-bodied palate has a crisp backbone and intense citrus and tropical fruit layers, finishing long and minerally.
The 2024 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc includes 20% Sémillon and has an open, expressive bouquet with a slight Riesling bent. Nothing wrong with that. The palate is well balanced with a straightforward entry, where a bit more Sémillon expression would be welcome. Fresh and quite spicy towards the finish. This will drink well over the next decade.
A little more structured, serious, tension, grip, still very juicy, great quality, pale green apple and white peach, anis. 30% new oak, harvest August 29 to September 13,
A blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, the 2024 Le Petit Haut Lafitte Blanc evokes aromas of spring flowers, lime and citrus mingled with delicate menthol notes. Moderately weighted and juicy, it's round and enveloping with a mouthwateringly mordant finish.