Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
Pessac Leognan Blanc 2019
| Denomination | Graves AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sauvignon, 5% Semillon |
| Aging | 12 months on the lees with bâtonnage (stirring of the lees) in barrels (50% new + 50% previously used for one vintage) from our on-site cooperage. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Product name | Pessac Leognan Blanc 2019 |
| Color | Straw yellow with green hues. |
| Perfume | The nose is quite delicate, with notes of well-ripened yellow fruit. Swirling the glass reveals a complex aromatic palette of white and yellow fruit (grapefruit, vineyard peach, apricot, cedar), white flowers (lime blossom), spices (fresh ginger) and smoky nuances. |
| Taste | On the palate, this wine starts crisp and delicious, demonstrating a wonderful balance between richness and freshness. The mid-palate is rich and shows a beautiful velvety texture, culminating in a very long, fresh and aromatically complex aftertaste. |
| Pairings | Ideal with fish in sauce, delicate white meat, cheeses. |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
Description
Pessac Leognan still white, produced by Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, in the Bordeaux region, France. 2019 vintage. A wine born from the passion of Florence and Daniel Cathiard, owners of the château since 1990. A white that expresses the elegance of Sauvignon and Sémillon, with careful vinification that enhances its freshness. Manual harvest. The nose is quite delicate, with notes of ripe yellow fruit. Swirling the glass reveals a complex aromatic palette of white and yellow fruit (grapefruit, vine peach, apricot, citron), white flowers (lime blossom), spices (fresh ginger), and smoky nuances. Straw yellow in color with green highlights. On the palate, this wine begins crisp and delicious, demonstrating a wonderful balance between richness and freshness. The mid-palate is rich and displays a lovely velvety texture, culminating in a very long, fresh, and aromatically complex finish.
Awards
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2019
97/100
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2019
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
96/100
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2019
93/100
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Serve at:
12 - 14 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Pairings
| Name | Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Leognan Blanc 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Graves AOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sauvignon, 5% Semillon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte |
| Harvest | ed by hand. |
| Wine making | The grapes are hand-picked into small crates and crushed in an oxygen-free environment, using inert gas to preserve the aromatic potential of the grapes, followed by fermentation in French oak barrels (50% new oak) and cold decanting. |
| Aging | 12 months on the lees with bâtonnage (stirring of the lees) in barrels (50% new + 50% previously used for one vintage) from our on-site cooperage. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |