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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 90-91/100 · James Suckling

Fruity and savory white with cooked-apple and lemon character. Medium to full body and a minerally finish. 80% sauvignon and 20% semillon. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

91
90-91/100

James Suckling

90
88-91/100

Wine Spectator

More reviews and scores

88 - 91 points
Wine Spectator
Score 88-91/100 · Wine Spectator

Fresh and forward, with a slight plump hint to the mix of white peach, salted butter and yellow apple notes. Apr 2017, James Molesworth, www.winespectator.com

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Fresh green fruit on the nose and a streak of lanolin on the spicy, satin-textured palate. Some slight sweetness on the end. Pretty damned good for a second wine. Just a little abrupt on the finish. Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2017-2020

89 - 92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 89-92/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2016 Le Petit Haut Lafitte Blanc is round, succulent and absolutely delicious. The balance of midpalate texture and freshness makes for a compelling white wine to drink now and over the next few years. Orchard fruit, white flowers and a hint of sweetness from the oak and the natural richness of the vintage infuse the creamy, inviting finish. Apr 2017, www.vinous.com

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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