{"title":"Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChâteau Smith Haut Lafitte is a Bordeaux wine from the Pessac-Léognan region that was classified among the Crus Classés for red wine in the Graves wine classification in 1953 and 1959. The winery and vineyards are located in the commune of Martillac, south of Bordeaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe vineyard has 67 hectares (170 acres), with 56 hectares planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grape varietals. The remaining 11 hectares are planted with white varieties such as Sauvignon blanc (90%), Sémillon (5%), and Sauvignon gris (5%).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEvery year, 10,000 cases of red wine and 2,500 cases of dry white wine are made by Château Smith Haut Lafitte. Les Hauts de Smith, the second wine, has a production of 5,500 cases and is available in red, white, and rosé varieties. The rosé is made under the AOC of Bordeaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOver the last two years, this Château Smith Haut Lafitte has been the most extraordinary Bordeaux. This wine is nothing short of metamorphosis, with an extraordinary structure and crystalline mouthfeel that transcends grape varietals and sensory markers of white Bordeaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-blanc-2020-pessac-leognan-bordeaux-france","title":"Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2020 Pessac-Leognan Bordeaux France","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points TheWineCellarInsider.com\u003c\/strong\u003e - With the pop of grapefruit, white peach, lemon peel, flowers, orange rind and honeysuckle in the nose, and a creamy, sweet, fresh, juicy, slightly honeyed, lush, white peach and citrus finish, you have all the ingredients needed for a luscious, white Bordeaux wine. The wine was produced from a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Semillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e - A tight, phenolic white with light tannins that give the wine form and balance. It’s full-bodied and lightly chewy with dried apple, lemon and peach. Minerally and chewy. Flavorful. From organic grapes. 90 sauvignon blanc, 5% sauvignon gris and 5% semillon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e - The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Sémillon. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in French oak, 50% new, within which it will age for 12 months on lees with bâtonnage before spending a further two to three months in tank. It prances out of the glass with vivacious notes of lime blossoms, Golden Delicious apples and green mango, plus hints of coriander seed, shaved ginger and wet pebbles. The medium-bodied palate possesses lovely harmony even at this nascent stage, featuring bright apple and citrus flavors with soft acidity and a chalky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e - This brings together depth and power, concentrated and hugely saline right from the start. Rich in texture, with layers of stone fruits from nectarines to white peaches, with a steely edge that squeezes through the fruit, holds interest and adds persistency. A delicious white wine with the point of bitterness on the finish adding another dimension. Average yields 29hl\/ha for the whites. 50% new oak. Harvest started August 20, one of earliest on record, through to September 9th. Certified organic (AB) as of 2019 in the vineyard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e - The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is compelling. Soft, silky and caressing, the 2020 is all charm and seduction. Ripe pear, apricot, white flowers, mint and a touch of new oak are all deftly woven together. Best of all, the 2020 will drink well pretty much upon release. It's a gorgeous wine in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39394154446942,"sku":"FRA079","price":163.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Chateau-Smith-Haut-Lafitte-Blanc-2020-Pessac-Leognan-Bordeaux-France.png?v=1635465705"},{"product_id":"chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-2017-pessac-leognan-bordeaux-france","title":"Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2017 Pessac-Leognan Bordeaux France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e - A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Smith Haut Lafitte opens slowly to reveal complex notes of crushed black cherries, black currants and wild blueberries with touches of lavender, pencil lead, cast iron pan and a waft of aniseed. Medium-bodied and elegant with great freshness and quiet intensity, it has firm, grainy tannins and a sustained yet ethereal mid-palate, with a long, energetic, mineral-laced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e - This is a solid Smith for the vintage with blackberry and blackcurrant character. Full to medium body, firm and silky tannins and a lingering finish. Excellent potential here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e - This has a good core of dark plum and blackberry fruit, with a twinge of licorice snap mixed in. A hint of bramble on the finish, with the vintage's refined, fresh acidity as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39606560653406,"sku":"FRA077","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Chateau-Smith-Haut-Lafitte-2017-Pessac-Leognan-Bordeaux-France.jpg?v=1642203820"},{"product_id":"chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-blanc-2017-pessac-leognan-bordeaux-france","title":"Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2017 Pessac-Leognan Bordeaux France","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points Jeb Dunnuck - One of the whites of the vintage is the 2017 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, which is based on 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% each of Sauvignon Gris and Semillon. Offering a huge, salty, mineral-laced bouquet of crushed lemons, acacia flowers, pineapple, and crushed rocks, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, racy acidity, a stacked mid-palate, and a crisp, chiseled, lengthy finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. It has the fruit and texture to drink nicely even today, yet my money is on it benefiting from 2-4 years of bottle age, and it should have over two decades of longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points James Suckling - This is fabulous white with sliced apples, pears, stones, flint and light cream. Really incredible. Full-bodied, yet so tight and polished with superb finesse and density at the same time. A fantastic Smith white. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points Wine Advocate - The 2017 Blanc prances out of the glass with pretty, cheerful scents of fresh green apples, lemongrass, lime leaves and white peaches plus spicy touches of fresh ginger, coriander seed and white pepper. Medium-bodied, the palate has fantastic intensity and tension, with a racy backbone cutting through the tightly knit citrus and spice layers, finishing long and mineral laced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points Wine Enthusiast - This wine is distinct in its texture, with a mere hint of spice from wood. What makes it special is the harmony among perfume, acidity, texture and superb fruit. The wine finishes with a touch of saltiness. It needs plenty of time … *Cellar Selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points Decanter - A sophisticated, grown up white with the most beautifully placed savoury white peach flesh, shadowed by lime and tea leaves, and enclosed by slate. The fresh tension stands head and shoulders above many wines in this vintage. It's full of personality, zip and complexity, and is clearly going to age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points Vinous - The 2017 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. Rich, voluptuous and creamy, the 2017 has so much to offer. Citrus peel, white flowers and mint are all generous in the glass. More than that, the 2017 offers an interplay of tension and textural opulence that is incredibly appealing. The blend is 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points Wine Spectator - Juicy energy ripples from start to finish, with gooseberry, yellow apple, chamomile, tarragon and verbena notes giving this a tangy and flattering character. Reveals a long salted butter edge on the finish. Lovely now, but will fan out and become plumper with time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39674131120222,"sku":"FRA078","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Chateau-Smith-Haut-Lafitte-Blanc-2020-Pessac-Leognan-Bordeaux-France_9bcf5094-fe70-4384-8a27-0ed7a0a09db1.png?v=1649695382"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/collections\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte\/grapes_sauvignon-blanc.oembed","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}