{"product_id":"2025-le-petit-smith-haut-lafitte-blanc-pessac-leognan","title":"2025, Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, PESSAC-LÉOGNAN","description":"\u003cp\u003eEleven hectares at Smith Haut Lafitte are planted with white varieties. A\u003cstrong\u003etop performer\u003c\/strong\u003ein recent vintages.\u003cbr\u003eA blend of 90% sauvignon blanc, 5% semillon and 5% sauvignon gris.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold colour, clearly the most structured, and reserved of the three estate white wines, showcasing\u003cstrong\u003ebright vivid citrus and mint leaf, liquorice, sea spray\u003c\/strong\u003e, oyster shell, wet stones, white tea, nectarine pit, quince as it widens in the glass. Flavourful, with long ageing potential,\u003cstrong\u003elove this\u003c\/strong\u003e. 18hl\/h yield from these 80 to 90 year old vines. Expect a special label to commemorate the last vintage of Daniel Cathiard. \u003cstrong\u003e96 \u003c\/strong\u003eJane Anson, Inside Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright, vibrant aromas of sliced apples, pears and lemons with some acacia and flint. The palate is dense and tight, with so much chalk and oyster shell character.\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely long and pure, with vivid energy\u003c\/strong\u003eat the end. Sharp and driven by acidity. \u003cstrong\u003e98-99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc has quite a discrete bouquet with white peach, Mirabelle, jasmine and light pressed flower aromas. The palate is very well balanced with a rounded texture, a little more weight and density than other whites that I have tasted, quite peppery towards the finish and lingering in the mouth.\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a great success\u003c\/strong\u003ein the context of a warm vintage. Drink 2029-2048. \u003cstrong\u003e94-96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeal Martin, Vinous.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57818186907808,"sku":"BX25-LEPETITSHLB","price":86.82,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/files\/peter-maude-fine-wines-france-new-zealand-graves-le-petit-haut-lafite-blanc-pessac-leognan.jpg?v=1781160340","url":"https:\/\/www.pmfw.co.nz\/products\/2025-le-petit-smith-haut-lafitte-blanc-pessac-leognan","provider":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}