1999 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc
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Tasting notes
Evolution evident in the colour, and on the palate you find bitter orange zest, smoke, candied ginger, waves of tertiary but flavoursome candied citrus and lemongrass. 1995 was the first year at the estate for technical director Fabien Teitgen, so this was his fourth vintage. Harvest began September 1 for the whites.
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Robert Parker
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(No tasting note given) Apr 2001, www.robertparker.com
Ripe, expressive aromas of honeysuckle, mint, coconut and spring flowers; faint candied note. Silky, suave and rather understated on the palate; lively citrus and floral flavors are gentle but fresh. Finishes with a late burst of pineapple. Dehydration of the grapes concentrated the sugars and the acids, said Daniel. Very promising.
About the producer
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.