2023 Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc (1.5L)
Another exceptional vintage for Smith-Haut-Lafite Blanc. It’s so complex and structured, offering a palate that feels similar to the texture of a red wine with a velvety tannin structure. There’s a lot going on here. Spice, crushed seashell and citrus blossom. Salty, too. Weightless and so long. 90% sauvignon blanc, 5% sauvignon gris and 5% semillon. ~ (98) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 4-22-2024
Aromas of white fruits, crisp orchard fruits, spices, smoke, spring flowers and pear introduce the 2023 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, a medium to full-bodied, layered and textured wine with a fleshy core of fruit and racy acids, concluding with a mineral, fresh and long finish highlighted by delicate notes of thyme and garrigue. Comprising 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris and matured in 50% new oak, this blend is among the finest white wines produced at this address. ~ (96) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-26-2024
~ (97) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024
~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024
Distinctive as ever, right at the top of what Pessac Léognan Blanc can deliver. Structured, fleshy white peach and pear, waves of salted cracker and sage, creamy texture, great length, just a brilliant wine. A buy. ~ (98) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-18-2024
Initially discreet then opens to reveal floral, citrus and vanilla notes. Large on attack with plenty of succulent fruit, then drive and persistence on the finish. An extra edge of ripeness compared with many but freshness as well. Very much in the house style. ~ (17.5) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-18-2024
One of the bigger, richer wines in the vintage, the light gold-hued 2023 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc offers up a killer nose of orange blossom, honeyed citrus, toast, spice, and minty flowers. It's medium to full-bodied and has a richly textured, layered mouthfeel, bright acidity, and a great finish. It's probably the white of the vintage. ~ (97) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-8-2024
Aromas of white fruits, crisp orchard fruits, spices, smoke, spring flowers and pear introduce the 2023 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, a medium to full-bodied, layered and textured wine with a fleshy core of fruit and racy acids, concluding with a mineral, fresh and long finish highlighted by delicate notes of thyme and garrigue. Comprising 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris and matured in 50% new oak, this blend is among the finest white wines produced at this address. ~ (96) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-26-2024
~ (97) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024
~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024
Distinctive as ever, right at the top of what Pessac Léognan Blanc can deliver. Structured, fleshy white peach and pear, waves of salted cracker and sage, creamy texture, great length, just a brilliant wine. A buy. ~ (98) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-18-2024
Initially discreet then opens to reveal floral, citrus and vanilla notes. Large on attack with plenty of succulent fruit, then drive and persistence on the finish. An extra edge of ripeness compared with many but freshness as well. Very much in the house style. ~ (17.5) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-18-2024
One of the bigger, richer wines in the vintage, the light gold-hued 2023 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc offers up a killer nose of orange blossom, honeyed citrus, toast, spice, and minty flowers. It's medium to full-bodied and has a richly textured, layered mouthfeel, bright acidity, and a great finish. It's probably the white of the vintage. ~ (97) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-8-2024
SKU: SK3554602-1500
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte
FORMAT : 1500ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte
FORMAT : 1500ml