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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
FINE+RARE, Jul 2013

Mint and eucalyptus and some graphite. Lots of depth richness and concentration. Really delicious!! Great length.

Critic scores

Critic scores
95
95/100

Average Score

93
92-93/100

Jeannie Cho Lee MW

17
17/20

Ivor Davies

More reviews and scores

97 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 97/100 · Drink 2023-2038, Jeb Dunnuck, Oct 2023

The 2010 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is drinking brilliantly, with a mature yet still fresh and vibrant style. Crushed citrus, mint, honeyed lime, and mandarin orange zest all emerge from this full-bodied, concentrated, layered dry white Bordeaux. It blossoms with time in the glass, has beautiful mid-palate depth and concentration, and a remarkable sense of freshness and precision. Readers looking to understand what truly great, mature Bordeaux Blanc is all about should seek this beauty out. I love it today, yet suspect it will evolve for another 10-15 years.

97 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 97/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Apr 2013

95 points
Robert Parker
Score 95/100 · Drink 2015-2035, Robert Parker, Feb 2013

A stunning wine with hints of pineapple, caramelized citrus, mandarin oranges, smoky figs and hazelnuts, this is a full-bodied, rich, superb white Graves from the Cathiard family. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035.

About the producer

Château Smith Haut Lafitte - producer
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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Product details

Grape Blend

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé de Graves

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