Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte 2024

Expressive nose with exotic fruits and grapefruit on the bouquet, accompanied by fine spice and floral notes; creamy attack, showing a certain opulence while remaining fresh and elegant, wonderful acid structure, subtle tannins, very long finish, saline. An excellent Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc that need not shy away from some Grand Vin.

Lemongrass, some white floral scents with peach and lemon. Bright and tangy, this has a little more weight and mouthfeel than Les Hauts, a touch creamier, just adding an extra layer of texture with hints of bitter orange peel and some salty nut notes on the finish. Focused and fresh with character. Nice acidity with volume. Ends sleek while maintaining good aromatic intensity. Aged 50% in new oak barrels. pH 3.15

White flowers, honeysuckle, white peach, and mango fill the perfume. On the palate, the wine is juicy, vibrant, and crisp, with a chalky, citrus and mint note in the finish. The wine is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc, with 20% Semillon, 13% ABV. Drink from 2026-2034. 92-92 Pts

Score: 89-91. A fresh, engaging nose with hints of lemon yogurt. On the palate, the substance is crystalline, pure, carried by a sumptuous texture. The finish, fairly long, ends on a smoky, mouthwatering note.

The nose is elegant, precise and offers a fine fleshiness. It reveals notes of pulpy yellow apple, vibrant kumquat and, more lightly, white flowers, combined with a subtle hint of peach blossom, almost almond blossom, and discreet toasted nuances. The palate is beautifully guided, fruity, elegant and racy, offering accuracy, fine tension, lovely energy, a tangy backbone, purity, a crystalline edge and a wrapping feel. A lovely, well-judged fattiness with finesse and control. On the palate, this wine shows notes of kumquat and quince, and more lightly juicy/bright yellow peach, joined by fine touches of pineapple, discreet almost-verbena hints, as well as a touch of toasted almond, flowers and a discreet hint of almost crunchy apricot. A touch of tannin both in the aromatics and in the structure. A beautifully rounded, elegant, gourmand wine with a certain succulence.