Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Blanc Grand Vin de Graves 2021

"Helles Gelbgrün, Silberreflexe. Frische Wiesenkräuter, ein Hauch von Stachelbeeren, Mandarinenzesten, weiße Blüten, mineralischer Touch. Saftig, feine Fruchtsüße, ele- gant und lebendig strukturiert, salzige Nuancen im Abgang, gute Balance, finessen- reich, mit Reifepotenzial ausgestatteter schlankerer Stil."
94/100 Punkte

"At this early stage, the 2021 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc appears set to number among the best white wines this estate has produced to date. Wafting from the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, nectarine, grapefruit, pastry cream and smoke, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with a concentrated core of fruit, racy acids and a taut, chiseled profile, concluding with a saline finish. Balancing texture and tension to compelling effect, this beautifully integrated, characterful white is going to be thrilling to revisit in bottle."
94-96/100 Punkte

"The 2021 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is one of the great white wines of the vintage. Soaring in its aromatic intensity and sheer volume, the 2021 saturates every corner of the palate with its unctuousness and richness. Even with all of that volume, the 2021 remains bright and sculpted. Crushed rocks, lemon confit, orchard fruit, white pepper and mint build into the memorable finish. The 2021 is positively stunning, that's pretty much all there is to it." von ANTONIO GALLONI
96-98/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2024-2036

"The 2021 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc was picked September 2–20 and raised in 50% new oak. It needs some time to really cohere in the glass and certainly is not as immediate as the Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte. Eventually, it reveals fresh lime, pineapple, honeysuckle and touches of curry leaf. The taut, fresh palate is well balanced and intense, with a fine bead of acidity. Complex with plenty of salinity, this is a cerebral Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc that will benefit from three or four years in the cellar." von NEAL MARTIN
94-96/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2026-2050

"Subtiles und komplexes Bouquet mit Noten von Mirabellen, Aprikosen, unterlegt von Lindenblüten und einem Hauch von Feuerstein. Delikater, eleganter und leicht salziger Auftakt. Der Wein hat Fülle und eine wunderbare Aromatik vom Auftakt bis zum Abgang. Herrliches und erfrischendes Finale mit langem Nachhall."
95-97/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2023-2038

"This has so much depth and power, with complex notes of flint, oyster shell, white pepper, dried mango, lemon, papaya, apricot stone and chalk. Medium-to full-bodied. Bright, yet creamy. It’s so long and concentrated. Wait and see. 90% sauvignon blanc, 5% semillon, 5% sauvignon gris. From organically grown grapes."
98-99/100 Punkte