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White
2000 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Graves
- Pessac-Léognan
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Community Tasting Notes 42
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Philip67 Likes this wine: 93 points
January 26, 2024 - This was a super wine, the age have given it real depth and complexity and have turned it into a far more complete wine than white Bordeaux is early in its life. It is still quite fresh, though there is a little caramel on the palate but this is a background note rather than dominating the palate. Medium bodies, high acidity still. Long and complex. Drink now unless you like caramel.
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JRavn Likes this wine: 91 points
June 9, 2023 - Past its peak, but still an interesting, almost oily wine. Like a sauternes but without the sweetness..
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Jeff Leve wrote: 91 points
October 13, 2019 - Fully mature, the wine has taken on a honeyed tone to the yellow and orange citrus fruits. The wine has weight and there is still some lift remaining. But there is no reason to age this any longer.
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Edclr Likes this wine: 90 points
April 13, 2018 - Don't know where this came from, but came across it at the back of my cellar. Popped and drunk with a few guys. . Surprisingly nice wine, despite its age. Still very oily, but good finish, not over the hill at all. no hint of oak.
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mlawren1 wrote: 91 points
April 1, 2018 - Color has gotten deep golden. Honey and pears and a hint of Mellon gives way to a hint of petrol and acidity.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
8/17/2008 (link)(Ch Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
11/9/2014 (link) 92 points(Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc) Light golden yellow color; savory, aromatic, sauteed golden onion, quince nose; mature, tasty, oily textured, savory, delicate, sauteed onion, tart preserved lemon palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 92+ points
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By Richard Jennings
7/15/2012 (link) 90 points(Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc) Light-medium golden yellow color; redolent, tart grapefruit, preserved lemon, citronella nose; delicate, citronella, tart lemon, honeyed, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 90+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2000
- Type White
- Producer Château Smith Haut Lafitte
- Varietal Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
- Designation Blanc
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Graves
- Appellation Pessac-Léognan
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 197 (46%)
- Consumed 227 (54%)
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- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionGraves
- AppellationPessac-Léognan
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