Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan Blanc White Bordeaux Blend

9.440 ratings
9.414 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
Shawn R

No signs of age, cream and hazelnuts well balanced wine-delish.

No signs of age, cream and hazelnuts well balanced wine-delish.

1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2020
Scott Rowe

My stand out from today’s Sauvignon Blanc benchmark tasting.
An epic spread from local and abroad.
The ‘Silex’ was unfortunately corked.

My stand out from today’s Sauvignon Blanc benchmark tasting.
An epic spread from local and abroad.
The ‘Silex’ was unfortunately corked.

1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2019
Beau Carson

Just a taste, but clearly amazing.

Just a taste, but clearly amazing.

Sep 22nd, 2016
Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.9

sb and semillon plus sauvignon gris

sb and semillon plus sauvignon gris

Nov 2nd, 2013
Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.7

90 sb 5 % ssuvignon gris 5% semillon 50 % nfo in barrels ftom their own cooper spice rich citrus

90 sb 5 % ssuvignon gris 5% semillon 50 % nfo in barrels ftom their own cooper spice rich citrus

Oct 22nd, 2013
Serge Mismetti

Très beau vin à maturité

Très beau vin à maturité

Oct 22nd, 2024
Andrew Cullimore

Medium yellow with a touch of yellow gold, wide watery rim . Beeswax, cut grass, peaches and cream, lemon rind , grapefruit and a touch of toastiness. On the palete quite intense with that grassy note, peach , confit lemon, good acidity and good length. Quite round but the richness is counted by the acidic backbone. Fresh and vibrant with balanced alcohol . This is drinking well now , but will continue at this level for the next 10 years or so.

Medium yellow with a touch of yellow gold, wide watery rim . Beeswax, cut grass, peaches and cream, lemon rind , grapefruit and a touch of toastiness. On the palete quite intense with that grassy note, peach , confit lemon, good acidity and good length. Quite round but the richness is counted by the acidic backbone. Fresh and vibrant with balanced alcohol . This is drinking well now , but will continue at this level for the next 10 years or so.

Sep 26th, 2024
Brian Reedy

Decanted and took 2 hours to open. Exquisite aroma of caramel and honeysuckle. Pear, pear and more pear. Meyer lemon, delicious minerality, with a hint of subtle vanilla. Long finish. Just lovely

Decanted and took 2 hours to open. Exquisite aroma of caramel and honeysuckle. Pear, pear and more pear. Meyer lemon, delicious minerality, with a hint of subtle vanilla. Long finish. Just lovely

Jul 28th, 2019
Adam Dromi

Young but will be great to look at in a few years.

Young but will be great to look at in a few years.

Dec 30th, 2013
Dario Tolone

one of the best white.

one of the best white.

Jul 9th, 2016