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2006 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Graves
- Pessac-Léognan
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Community Tasting Notes 94
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tastefuldrop Likes this wine:
September 5, 2023 - A few years past the zenith but still gorgeous butter croissant on the nose and a rice / starch note on the palate, supported by a remnant of acidity. The most alluring parts for me are the fresh fruity and empyreumatic aromas and the balanced warmth of starch and wood. A very wide, warm wine. Who cares about scores at this point?
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tastefuldrop Likes this wine: 94 points
June 15, 2023 - Bourbon & vanilla cake on the nose, with all its depth and richness.
On the palate, liqueur wood and creamy bitterness, closing with a fascinatingly organic acidity. -
tastefuldrop wrote: flawed
May 8, 2023 - Not much to say other than this wine is too old. It is a sleeping beauty that will not wake up anymore. It’s the twinkling remnant of a dead star.
I won’t rate this one so as to not disturb the score average. -
theRealPepe Likes this wine: 94 points
February 5, 2022 - Showing incredibly well these days. This is a lithe, oaky Sauvignon Blanc of the top Bordeaux ilk, and shows all the glories of that style. For me, this is one of the few regions that can pull this off, as most whites seem better without the new oak. Outstanding.
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jkoenen wrote: 94 points
November 24, 2021 - Spicy preserved lemons, quince and apricot, waxy lanolin, saffron, tropical flowers, vanilla and marzipan. Dense structure, lovely acidity and minerality in the finish. In its prime!
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By James Suckling
6/12/2016 (link)(Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux Blanc, France) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Julia Harding, MW
11/9/2015 (link)(Ch Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
November 2015, 11/1/2015 (link)(Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/16/2009 (link)(Ch Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text.
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
Mar/Apr 2009, Issue #20, The 2006 Bordeaux Vintage: A Snapshot of a Pretty High Quality Year(Château Smith Haut Lafite Blanc) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
11/7/2008 (link)(Ch Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
October 2008 (link)(Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc Pessac-Léognan) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
October 2008 (link)(Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/20/2008 (link)(Ch Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
April 2008 (link)(Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc Pessac-Léognan) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
April 2008 (link)(Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc Pessac-Léognan) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/26/2007 (link)(Ch Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
8/8/2007 (link)(Ch Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2007, IWC Issue #132 (link)(Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan Blanc) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
April 2007 (link)(Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc Pessac-Léognan) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
11/9/2014 (link) 91 points(Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc) Light medium golden yellow color; oxidative, tart orange cream, tart apricot, apple butter nose; tasty, medium bodied, mature, apple butter, light cinnamon palate; medium-plus finish (95% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- 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
- UPC Codes 087000346321, 087000353312, 3475380019459, 400005649639
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 62 (4%)
- In Cellars 698 (43%)
- Consumed 866 (53%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Lobster with garlic butterWho Likes This Wine
97% Like It 31 votes
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- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionGraves
- AppellationPessac-Léognan
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