Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Pessac-Léognan Blanc White Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Disappointed in the oxidation on this - not sure if it is the style or condition of the bottle
Disappointed in the oxidation on this - not sure if it is the style or condition of the bottle
Jan 8th, 2024
Warm flavors. Lemon oil and sweetness. A touch hotter in the mid palate.
Warm flavors. Lemon oil and sweetness. A touch hotter in the mid palate.
Feb 9th, 2023
Light straw in color with a golden hue.
Beautiful nose of white flowers, light oak, spices, green and red apples, minerals, vegetables, honey, grapefruits and green tea.
Full bodied, creamy and smooth, with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light vegetables, minerals and black pepper.
Long spicy finish with almonds and spices.
This 7 year old is just gorgeous. Drinking beautifully out of the bottle, and better after 20 minutes of airtime.
Showing great balance with a smooth mouthfeel. Powerful, rich and elegant.
This 2015 vintage is showing lots of fruits, with a nice touch of earthiness.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Tasty by itself as a sipping wine. A great wine to share with friends and talk about.
Robert Parker 96 points.
I've had the 2014 a few years ago, and this is so much better.
A blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris. Aged in French oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$150.
Light straw in color with a golden hue.
Beautiful nose of white flowers, light oak, spices, green and red apples, minerals, vegetables, honey, grapefruits and green tea.
Full bodied, creamy and smooth, with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light vegetables, minerals and black pepper.
Long spicy finish with almonds and spices.
This 7 year old is just gorgeous. Drinking beautifully out of the bottle, and better after 20 minutes of airtime.
Showing great balance with a smooth mouthfeel. Powerful, rich and elegant.
This 2015 vintage is showing lots of fruits, with a nice touch of earthiness.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Tasty by itself as a sipping wine. A great wine to share with friends and talk about.
Robert Parker 96 points.
I've had the 2014 a few years ago, and this is so much better.
A blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris. Aged in French oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$150.
Vintage 1998 | a clear proof that one should have at least one compartment in the cellar with white Pessac Leognan | beautiful old gold colour, and nice smell and taste. | with smoked salmon and aspargus in PX sauce
Vintage 1998 | a clear proof that one should have at least one compartment in the cellar with white Pessac Leognan | beautiful old gold colour, and nice smell and taste. | with smoked salmon and aspargus in PX sauce
Apr 10th, 2022Tasting group warmup wine. Great natural acidity. Melony, dried herbs.
Tasting group warmup wine. Great natural acidity. Melony, dried herbs.
Apr 4th, 2022
Blend mostly Sauv Blanc (90%) with 10% Semillon, aged 50% new oak. Pale lemon with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. Palate flavors of peach, apple and grapefruit citrus with honeysuckle and pepper spice. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral spice character. Very good! Will age well!
Blend mostly Sauv Blanc (90%) with 10% Semillon, aged 50% new oak. Pale lemon with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. Palate flavors of peach, apple and grapefruit citrus with honeysuckle and pepper spice. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral spice character. Very good! Will age well!
Apr 17th, 2021Blend mostly Sauv Blanc (90%) with 5% each of Semillon and Sauv Gris, aged 50% new oak. Pale lemon with aromas of tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with oaky notes. Palate flavors of peach, apple and grapefruit citrus with honeysuckle spice. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit and nutty oaky spice character. Very good!
Blend mostly Sauv Blanc (90%) with 5% each of Semillon and Sauv Gris, aged 50% new oak. Pale lemon with aromas of tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with oaky notes. Palate flavors of peach, apple and grapefruit citrus with honeysuckle spice. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit and nutty oaky spice character. Very good!
Aug 21st, 2020Tasting group. My 1st, group 1st. Stones. Stone fruit, canned peaches. Hay. Full feel, tart balance.
Tasting group. My 1st, group 1st. Stones. Stone fruit, canned peaches. Hay. Full feel, tart balance.
Feb 25th, 2020Super aromatic. Unripe melon and grapefruit and a waxy nose. Rich palate. Beautiful.
Super aromatic. Unripe melon and grapefruit and a waxy nose. Rich palate. Beautiful.
Feb 9th, 2020This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Pessac-Léognan. Crisp and refreshing with nice weight and complexity.
Nose is gentle and elegant. The palate is crisp, dry and rich.
Showing citrus, lemons, spices, light wood, green apples, grapefruits and minerals.
Nice length on the finish with limes and minerals.
A Good quality wine. Definitely my favorite white Bordeaux so far.
This 5 year old is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to evolve in the next 5 years.
Needs 30 minutes to open up properly and show more complexity.
Robert Parker 93 points. 94 points Wine Spectator.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$95.
This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Pessac-Léognan. Crisp and refreshing with nice weight and complexity.
Nose is gentle and elegant. The palate is crisp, dry and rich.
Showing citrus, lemons, spices, light wood, green apples, grapefruits and minerals.
Nice length on the finish with limes and minerals.
A Good quality wine. Definitely my favorite white Bordeaux so far.
This 5 year old is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to evolve in the next 5 years.
Needs 30 minutes to open up properly and show more complexity.
Robert Parker 93 points. 94 points Wine Spectator.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$95.