2019 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac-Leognan 750mL (96-98+ WA)
SKU: 216329
The blend this year is 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Smillon, fermented in French oak, 50% new, within which it will age for 12 months on lees with batonnage. The Smith Haut Lafitte 2019 Blanc has a nose that unfolds in stagesoffering intense white grapefruit, green mango, yuzu and orange blossoms scents to begin, giving way to hints of coriander seed, turmeric, shaved almonds and cedar chest with wafts of baking bread and beeswax coming through after some coaxing. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully opulent with layers of citrus, stone fruit and savory flavors and a seductive oiliness to the texture, finishing very long and fantastically refreshing. Wow-o-WOW, that is good!
LPB-06/2020