Region: Pessac-Leognan, France

Vintage: 2023

Composition: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris, and 5% Sémillon

History: Château Smith Haut Lafitte is located in Pessac-Léognan on the Left Bank of the Garonne River. During the 1959 Graves classification, it was rated Grand Cru Classé for its red wine. Nowadays, the estate is also considered to produce one of the foremost examples of white Bordeaux.

Tasting Notes: 

This lovely pale-yellow wine offers expressive grapefruit, ripe peach, apricot and mango aromas, accented by elderflower and star anise, while its initially tight palate opens into a concentrated, powerful richness balanced by superb acidity, a soft texture and a long, polished finish of yellow fruit, citrus, spices and white flowers.