Château Smith Haut Lafitte White
Pessac Leognan - Graves Cru Classé
Description
Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Sémillon make up this fine white wine which is made for ageing. It puts on a show of flavours with yellow fruits, white flowers and citrus fruits introducing a palate that is both dense and taut, velvety and mineral. How is it made? Once harvested by hand, the grapes are fermented in French oak barrels and aged on their lees again in barrels (50% new wood), interupted by lee stiring.
Vintage 2024 blend: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Semillon.
iDealwine En Primeur Tasting Note:Delicate, gourmand nose with lovely notes of white peach. Fresh, mineral, straightforward and lively attack. Precise, intense finish, well-structured and well-balanced. “
Additional information
| Region | Bordeaux |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Pessac Leognan |
| Classification | Graves Cru Classé |
| Colour | White |
| Quantity | Wooden case of 1 double magnum (3000 ml), Wooden case of 3 bottles (750 ml), Wooden case of 3 magnums (1500 ml), Wooden case of 6 bottles (750 ml) |
| Sub-region | Graves |
| Viticulture | Biodynamic |
| La Revue du Vin de France | 93-95 |
| Le Figaro | 94-95 |
| Vinous | 95-97 |
| James Suckling | 97-98 |
| M Alexander | 97-98 |