1996 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc
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Score 87/100 · Drink 2000-2010, Robert Parker, Jan 1998
In spite of the high acidity this wine possesses, Smith-Haut-Lafitte has turned out a complex, mellow wine with medium body, and a moderately intense nose of grilled herbs, smoke, and ripe fruit (grapefruit and melons). It possesses excellent purity, an elegant, crisp personality, and a dry, refreshing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2010. Last tasted 11/97
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87
87/100
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Smith Haut Lafitte
Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the leading lights of Pessac-Léognan today – all thanks to Daniel and Florence Cathiard, who took over the property in 1990 and have since transformed the estate, converting to biodynamics and crafting wines of increasing finesse.
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