3/5

fruit

5/5

body

4/5

acidity

0/5

tannin

0/5

sweetness

Smith Haut Lafitte

Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc

2016 {(currentVariant.size?' | ':'')} {( currentVariant.size )}

Various vintages

Citrus / Crisp / Elegant / Fruity / Honey / Smoky / White flower

Pessac Leognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon

Cellar

Grand Cru Graves

VN 94+ JD 99

2016 white Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte has a beautiful, brilliant, straw-yellow colour, as well as a hugely aromatic bouquet of citrus and white fruit: lemon, pink grapefruit, vineyard peaches, fresh mango, etc... With aeration, the bouquet goes on to reveal hints of pear, acacia blossom, and lime blossom, as well as spicy and smoky nuances. The nose shows beautiful aromatic complexity. The wine starts out crisp and straightforward on the palate, going on to display considerable richness, substance, and concentration. Richness and acidity intertwine perfectly in this delicious white Smith Haut Lafitte. This wonderful finish is very long, very fresh, complex, saline. This 2016 has all the hallmarks of Smith Haut Lafitte's great terroir: minerality, salinity, and flintiness.

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meat:
Chicken, Turkey

cheese:
Blue cheese, Goat cheese

VEGETABLES:
Green vegetables, Salad

Reviewer: Antonio Galloni

The 2016 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is impressive, but also very closed today. That should not be much of an issue in a few years' time, but readers should not plan on opening bottles any time soon. Today, the 2016 impresses for its depth and mineral-infused explosive energy. There is real depth to the grapefruit, lemon peel and floral flavors, but patience is essential.

3/5