2021 Les Hauts de Smith Blanc, Pessac-Léognan
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92DC
92JS
92VN
91JD
90RP
$54.99
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Decanter
Reviewed November 2023Really aromatic and fragrant on the nose, elderflower, green apple and floral touches. Alive but controlled, acidity is there supporting the wine, a tangy undercurrent with bitter orange and lemon not but searing - this is more cool and stony with a round creaminess in the mouth. Touches of salt and spice enter on the finish, this has complexity and interest and more than just green fruit and high acidity. (GH)
Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
A tangy and tight sauvignon with aromas and flavors of sliced green apples and pears. Some honeycomb. It’s medium-bodied, flavorful and crunchy. Drink now.
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Vinous
The 2021 Les Hauts de Smith Blanc is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, mostly from young vines. It’s fresh and bright, with terrific texture. A touch of reduction requires some aeration to dissipate, but it does, blowing off to reveal citrus peel, jasmine, white pepper and mint. There’s great balance, tension and class here. (AG)
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Jeb Dunnuck
While the 2021 Les Hauts De Smith Blanc is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, you'd be hard pressed to guess it blind, and it has enough richness and depth to make you think there's at least a splash of Sémillon in there. Minty herbs, minerals, and lime notes all define the aromatics, and it’s medium-bodied, with a vibrant, refreshing style that carries good concentration and bright acidity.
Notes
Les Hauts de Smith Blanc is the second white wine of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a classified Graves estate in Pessac-Léognan. The 2021 bottling is based on Sauvignon Blanc and carries the Pessac-Léognan appellation, the northern sector of Bordeaux’s historic Graves district.
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Origin | Pessac-Leognan/Graves, Bordeaux, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 2088258 |