Lot 372
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE BLANC 2009 (1) WA 98
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE BLANC 2015 (2) WA 96+
Lot 372 Details
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE BLANC 2009 (1)
Graves. Grand Cru Classé
u. 1 x vts. scraped label.
Smith-Haut-Lafitte hit a home run with their red Pessac-Leognan and came very close to perfection with their dry white Graves. Possibly the best dry white the estate has produced since the proprietors, the Cathiards, acquired the property in 1990, this wine exhibits a sensational fragrance of buttered citrus, honeyed melons and a touch of grapefruit, lemon zest and orange rind. It also displays grapefruit on the attack and mid-palate as well as real opulence, terrific acidity and length. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. Astonishing! December 2011 Drink to 2032 WA 98
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE BLANC 2015 (2)
Graves. Grand Cru Classé
u. 2 x bn.
Smith Haut Lafitte 2015 Blanc has an incredibly compelling nose of ripe apricots, passion fruit, honeyed lemons and crushed stones with a hint of lime blossoms. Medium-bodied, super intense and super minerally, the palate sings of stone fruit and citrus layers with plenty of zip and zing, finishing with incredible persistence, alluring fruitiness and a savory contrast that will keep you reaching for another glass. February 2018 Drink to 2037 WA 96+