Price: $199.99
6+ Price: $179.99 / btl
The 2019 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is a striking white Bordeaux blend (predominantly Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon and Sauvignon Gris) that marries richness and finesse. It unfurls aromas of white peach, lemon zest, acacia blossom, wet stone, and a saline mineral thread. On the palate, it is layered and textural, with bright acidity, a core of orchard fruit, and a refined, lingering finish touched by subtle oak spice and chalky minerality. This is a white wine of both immediate appeal and long-term promise.
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Description
Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a prestigious estate located in Martillac, within Bordeaux’s Pessac‑Léognan appellation, with a legacy that spans centuries. Under the ownership and revitalization led by Daniel and Florence Cathiard (since 1990), the property has become a model of innovation and ecological commitment, embracing organic and biodynamic viticulture. The estate integrates vineyard renewal, precision viticulture, and cutting‑edge cellar techniques—gravity flow, in‑house cooperage, minimal intervention—to enhance purity and expression. Its gravelly terroir, cooled by Atlantic influence, provides excellent conditions for both red and white varieties. Today, Smith Haut Lafitte is celebrated as a dual producer with two stellar wines: a structured, powerful red and a refined, mineral‑inflected white.
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