Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan Blanc White Bordeaux Blend

9.2408 ratings
9.289 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with 5% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, aged 50% new oak. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. On the palate flavors of peach, pear and pineapple with slight citrus and honeysuckle adding pepper spice. Long finish, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit, oak and chalky mineral spice character.

Blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with 5% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, aged 50% new oak. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. On the palate flavors of peach, pear and pineapple with slight citrus and honeysuckle adding pepper spice. Long finish, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit, oak and chalky mineral spice character.

May 14th, 2025
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with 5% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, aged 50% new oak. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. On the palate flavors of peach, pear and pineapple with slight citrus and honeysuckle adding pepper spice. Long finish, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit, oak and chalky mineral spice character. Very good! Will age well!

Blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with 5% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, aged 50% new oak. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. On the palate flavors of peach, pear and pineapple with slight citrus and honeysuckle adding pepper spice. Long finish, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit, oak and chalky mineral spice character. Very good! Will age well!

May 14th, 2025
Eric Urbani

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
Conrad Green

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
"Odedi"

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.

Dec 24th, 2022
Peter van den Besselaar

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, 2022
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Tasting group warmup wine. Great natural acidity. Melony, dried herbs.

Tasting group warmup wine. Great natural acidity. Melony, dried herbs.

Apr 4th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

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, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

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!

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, 2020
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Tasting 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, 2020