Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2007
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SHLB200712 UCAU
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emon drop, pineapple, white flowers and minerals
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A full-bodied wine, with rich flavors of apple pie, whipped cream, a lightly oily texture,
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Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon & Sauvignon Gris
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1 or more bottles$186.00
Editors notes
Château Smith Haut Lafitte is located in Pessac-Léognan on the Left Bank of the Garonne River. During the 1959 Classification of the Graves it was rated as Grand Cru Classé for its red wine. Nowadays the estate is also considered to produce one of the foremost examples of white Bordeaux.
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- Blueberry
- Boysenberry
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- Blue Fruits
- Cassis
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Fish
Critic Scores & reviews
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Wine Enthusiast
94"This is rich, but the balance of the wine is excellent, the wood very much underneath the smooth, opulent apricot and pear fruits. There is spice, which adds a fine piquancy to the texture. The finish is vivid, still young, needing at least five years to age"
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James Suckling
95"This has lovely aromas of baked apples, honey, cream, and vanilla. A full-bodied wine, with rich flavors of apple pie, whipped cream, a lightly oily texture, and a long, long finish. This is very complex and gorgeous, what a wine."
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France
Wine is being produced throughout France and has been done for over 2,500 years with certain Châteaux dating their history back to Roman times, around 6th Century BC. Ranking second in the world in per-capita consumption and first in total production quantity. More so than the overall quantity of wine is the quantity of truly great wines coming out of France makes the nation the envy of wine-making nations worldwide.
Two concepts pivotal to the higher end French wines, in particular, are the idea of 'terroir' and the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system. Terroir refers to the way the geography, geology and climate find their way into the glass, telling a story of the origin of the wine. The AOC was set up in 1935 and has the primary goal of protecting the authenticity of the wines and the livelihoods of the producers. Appellation rules strictly define which varieties of grapes and winemaking practices are approved for classification in each of France's several hundred geographically defined appellations, which can cover entire regions, individual villages or in some cases, like in Burgundy even specific vineyards.
Classic wine regions in France include Champagne (home of Champagne), Burgundy (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot), Alsace (Aromatic varietals), Loire Valley (Chenin Blanc, Crémant) and the Rhône Valley (Syrah, Grenache Mourvedre)
The Bordeaux classification of 1855 is still in use, as is the Sauternes and Barsac Classification of the same year. Wines from certain regions can be bought En Primeur, which is when the wine is sold prior to it being bottled.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux has a rich history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman times. Today, it is known as one of the most significant wine regions in the world, with a reputation for producing complex, full-bodied red wines. The region is home to a diverse range of terroirs, each with its own unique microclimate, soil composition, and grape varieties.
The left bank of Bordeaux is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, which thrives in the region's gravelly soils. These wines tend to be bold, tannic, and complex, with notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco. On the right bank, Merlot is king, producing wines that are softer and fruitier, with notes of plum, cherry, and chocolate.
Aside from the red blends, Bordeaux is also renowned for its sweet wines, particularly from the Sauternes and Barsac appellations. These wines are made using a unique process that involves botrytis, or "noble rot," which concentrates the sugars in the grapes, resulting in a lusciously sweet and complex wine.
Bordeaux's classification system has evolved over time, with some estates moving up or down the ranks depending on the quality of their wines. Today, the system includes five growths, with Premier Cru being the highest and Deuxièmes Crus being the second-highest. There is also a separate classification for the sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac, with Chateau d’Yquem holding the highest rank.
Overall, Bordeaux is a region that continues to captivate wine enthusiasts around the world with its rich history, diverse terroirs, and exceptional wines.
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About the brand Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
Bordeaux’s Château Smith Haut Lafitte estate dates back to the 14th century with the house of Verrier Du Boscq, who planted vines on a gravelly plateau named Lafitte. Scotsman Georges Smith bought the estate in 1720, adding his name to the place. The Louis Eschenauer company, who had been distributing these wines since the early 1900s, bought the estate in 1958. Then, in 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard fell in love with the château and bought it, with the aim of perpetuating its tradition of excellence. The château falls under the Pessac-Léognan appellation and is ranked among the Crus Classés for red wine in the Classification of Graves wine of 1953 and 1959. The winery and vineyards sit south of Bordeaux in the commune of Martillac. The vineyard is a single block (now 80 hectares) on a Günz gravel plateau and produces six wines – both red and white. Each boasts its own unique blend and distinctive aromatic profile.
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