Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc (2006)
Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2006
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- Winery:
- Château Smith Haut-lafitte
- Region:
- France > Bordeaux > Graves > Pessac-léognan
- Type:
- White Wine
- Drink Dates:
- 2007 - 2014
Review Highlights
This wine's winery: Learn more about Château Smith Haut-lafitte
This wine's region: Learn more about Pessac-léognan
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"A Bordeaux Blanc wine from Bordeaux in France."
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"Musky aromas of yellow plum, ginger and quinine, with a light resiny nuance."
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"International Wine Cellar 92 Points."
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""This is a strong vintage for Bordeauxs dry white wines, probably as good or better than 2005."
What to Expect
Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.
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User Reviews
Another gorgeous white Graves from this vintage, this wine offers up notes of honeysuckle, lanolin, sweet citrus, and hints of orange peel as well as quince and white currants. It is medium to full-bodied, with fresh acidity, subtle nuances of smoky ... Robert Parker. A Bordeaux Blanc wine from Bordeaux read more...
Bright, pale yellow. Musky aromas of yellow plum, ginger and quinine, with a light resiny nuance. Fat, broad and sweet, but with lovely acidity and lift to leaven its plump, mouthfilling richness. I picked up a superripe suggestion of banana as well ... Stephen Tanzer. A Bordeaux Blanc wine from Bordeaux read more...
"This is a strong vintage for Bordeauxs dry white wines, probably as good or better than 2005. Crisp acidity combined with outstanding concentration and the fact that most of the white grapes were harvested before the rains began in mid-September resulted in an impressive group of wines…93-95" WA 5/07
Suggested Recipe Pairings
Blackened Halibut with Remoulade
Tilapia with Balsamic Butter Sauce, Thyme Mashed Potatoes, and Sugar Snap Peas
