Chateau Smith Haut Lafite Blanc 2023 Pessac-Léognan

Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2023

樽で醸した、シャープでクリーミーな白。

手摘みで選別したブドウを、フレンチオーク樽で発酵・熟成させた白。輝きのある淡いゴールドのグラスから、柑橘や白桃のフレッシュな果実香に、白い花とわずかにトーストしたアーモンドのニュアンスが重なります。シャープな酸と上品なミネラル感をクリーミーなテクスチャーが包み込み、グレープフルーツや白い花の香りが優雅に続きます。オマール海老のグリルや鶏肉のクリームソース煮とともに。

Item code

C23W4012

Producer

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Type

White

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Pessac-Léognan

Vintage

2023

Grape varieties

90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Gris

Alcohol

13.0%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

10–12°C

Recommended glass

White-wine glass, generous bowl

Tasting note

A brilliant pale gold in color. The aroma that rises from the glass is a complex blend of fresh fruit aromas of citrus fruits and white peach, layered with nuances of white flowers and slightly toasted almonds. On the palate, sharp acidity and a refined minerality are immediately apparent, enveloping the entire wine with a creamy texture. From the mid-palate to the finish, the aromas of grapefruit and white flowers gracefully linger, leaving an impression with a well-balanced structure and elegant, long finish. Enjoyable now, this wine will develop even greater depth and complexity with around 10 years of aging.

Food pairing

Grilled lobster, chicken in cream sauce, salmon meunière

Winemaking & technical data

Cultivation
Cultivation method: organic and biodynamic
Average age of vines: 39 years
Yield: 35 hl/ha

brewing
Pressing and fermentation method: Grapes are hand-picked → harvested in small boxes → pressed under anti-oxidant gas → fermented in oak barrels
Ageing: 12 months on the lees
Barrels used: 50% new barrels + 50% used barrels

Scores & awards

James Suckling 98 pts　/　Vinous 97 pts　/　Jeb Dunnuck 97 pts