Le Petit Haut Lafite Blanc 2023 Chateau Smith Haut Lafite

Name: Le Petit Haut Lafite Blanc 2023 Chateau Smith Haut Lafite
Brand: Château Smith Haut Lafitte
SKU: C23W4011
Price: 10300 JPY
Availability: InStock

SKU: C23W4011

マンダリンの香りと、後味に立つ塩気。

粘土石灰質土壌が育てたソーヴィニヨン・ブランにセミヨンを組み合わせ、低温発酵でフレッシュさを引き出した白です。まず届くのはマンダリンの繊細なアロマ。柑橘やトロピカルフルーツの香りが深みと繊細さをもって広がり、ほのかなスパイスのニュアンスも寄り添います。味わいはふくよかで、丸みと酸味がよく調和し、後味には塩味が現れます。帆立貝のソテーやハーブローストチキンと合わせてお愉しみください。

¥10,300

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付与予定ポイント: pt

Serving temperature 10–12°C

Recommended glass White wine glass (larger bowl)

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Tasting note

Tasting note

The delicate aroma of mandarin is felt along with a beautiful aromatic intensity. The taste is full-bodied, with a good balance of roundness and acidity. The overall impression is rich and complex, with a salty aftertaste that shows excellent balance. The fruity aroma of citrus and tropical fruits spreads with depth and delicacy, and you can also feel a subtle hint of spice.

Food pairing

White fish carpaccio, sauteed scallops, herb roasted chicken

Wine details

Producer: Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
Vintage: 2023
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc 80%, Semillon 20%
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume: 750ml

Winemaking & technical data

The grapes are hand-harvested into small containers and pressed in an oxygen-free environment using inert gas to preserve the aromatic potential of the grapes.
It is then fermented in French oak (50% new barrels) and clarified at low temperature.

Aging: 10 months in barrels (50% new) on the lees.

Reviews & awards

James Suckling: 95
Jeb Dunnuck: 94
Jancis Robinson: 94

James Suckling: 94-95
Jeb Dunnuck: 92-94
Jancis Robinson: 16.5
Antonio Galloni: 92-94
Peter Moser: 93
Jeff Leve: 93
Jane Anson: 94
J.M. Quarin: 92
Adrian Van Velsen: 92 94
Neil Martin: 91-93
RVI: 95
Lisa Perrotti: 90-92
Yves Beck: 93-94
XLVins: 93-94
Alexandre Ma: 92-93
Chris Kissack: 91-93
Weinwisser 18

About this bottle

The clay-limestone soil creates an exquisite balance of fruitiness and minerality. Fermentation at low temperatures brings out the freshness, spreading the gorgeous citrus aroma and pleasant acidity. It combines lightness and depth, making it perfect for seafood and white meat. The elegant aftertaste is appealing.

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Returns and exchanges

Conditions and time limits

Because these are beverages, we are generally unable to accept returns or exchanges for reasons of personal preference. Please order with care.

Even with chilled delivery, a rapid change in temperature can cause slight seepage. This does not affect the quality of the wine, and we are unable to offer an exchange or refund in such cases. Every bottle is visually checked before packing.

Where the fault is ours, returns and exchanges are accepted within 7 days of delivery.
We are unable to help after that period, so thank you for your understanding.

Return postage

Where the fault is ours — a faulty bottle or the wrong item — we cover the cost of return. Returns and exchanges for reasons of personal preference are not accepted.

Faulty items

If anything arrives faulty, we will replace it with a new bottle or an equivalent, subject to availability.

Please contact us by email or telephone within 7 days of delivery. We are unable to accept requests after that period.

Refunds for events

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About the producer

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

17th to 19th Centuries: The Founding and the Rise to Renown

The origins of winegrowing at Château Smith Haut Lafitte go back as far as the 17th century. The first to produce wine here was the owner of the time, an English merchant named George Smith. He bought land in the area and made wine there, and it is from him that the château takes its name. In the 18th century the estate went on to enjoy commercial success and built its reputation. From the end of the 18th century into the early 19th century in particular, Smith Haut Lafitte came to be held in high esteem in the Bordeaux region, and its name spread around the world.

The 20th Century: Changes of Ownership and Uneven Quality

During the 20th century the estate changed hands several times. Through the Second World War and the decades that followed in particular, the quality of the wines went through a long unsettled period. From the 1950s into the 1960s, however, the estate began to attract attention once again, and in the 1960s work to raise the quality of the wines got under way.

The 1990s to Today: The Cathiard Family and a New Era of Innovation

True innovation began after the Cathiard family took ownership in the 1990s. In 1996 they converted to biodynamic viticulture and began making wine with an emphasis on working in harmony with nature. Quality improved dramatically as a result, and the wines came to be highly rated by wine lovers and critics the world over.

The Estate and Its In-House Cooperage

The Cathiard family are not only committed to raising the quality of the wines; they have also invested energetically in the equipment and facilities the estate requires. Most striking of all is the fact that they make their own barrels. This allows them to fine-tune the ageing of the wines and to create a character entirely their own.
Two second wines The château also owns two second wines: Les Hauts de Smith and Le Petit Haut Lafitte. The first is elegant and richly flavoured, reflecting the château's style while adding a note of suppleness. The second is fruity and more approachable, a wine that can be enjoyed young.

Le Petit Haut Lafite Blanc 2023 Chateau Smith Haut Lafite

¥10,300

Le Petit Haut Lafite Blanc 2023 Chateau Smith Haut Lafite

17th to 19th Centuries: The Founding and the Rise to Renown

The 20th Century: Changes of Ownership and Uneven Quality

The 1990s to Today: The Cathiard Family and a New Era of Innovation

The Estate and Its In-House Cooperage

Le Petit Haut Lafite Blanc 2023 Chateau Smith Haut Lafite

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