Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2021
Pessac-Léognan AOC
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Fermented and aged in new oak to intensify the citrus flavours, this Grand Cru white Bordeaux from a 17th-century estate is truly exceptional. The 2021 has scooped hosts of top accolades including a near-perfect 99 points from critic James Suckling.
£150.00 per bottle
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Wine Details
- White - Dry
- Fine wine
France- Golden
- Sauvignon-based blend
- 10.5 Units
- 14% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2036
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Racy and intense, ripe fruit, taut and poised with minerality
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Story Behind the Bottle
Pessac-Léognan is home to the world-famous First Growth Château Haut-Brion, but also many other top estates. The region's deep gravel soil helps to produce particularly concentrated wines. Most are top-class reds, with a handful of superlative whites, and few outshine this Grand Cru. The estate dates back to the 17th century, but it wasn't until 1990, when it was purchased by Daniel and Florence Cathiard, that the property began to reach its true potential. This intense, layered, racy and elegant 2021 has rich citrus and nectarine fruit with notes of smoky vanilla from fermentation in 55% new oak. "Balancing texture and tension to compelling effect, this beautifully integrated, characterful white is going to be thrilling” (Wine Advocate).
Pessac-Léognan is home to the world-famous First Growth Château Haut-Brion, but also many other top estates. The region's deep gravel soil helps to produce particularly concentrated wines. Most are top-class reds, with a handful of superlative whites, and few outshine this Grand Cru. The estate dates back to the 17th century, but it wasn't until 1990, when it was purchased by Daniel and Florence Cathiard, that the property began to reach its true potential. This intense, layered, racy and elegant 2021 has rich citrus and nectarine fruit with notes of smoky vanilla from fermentation in 55% new oak. "Balancing texture and tension to compelling effect, this beautifully integrated, characterful white is going to be thrilling” (Wine Advocate).
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