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Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2012

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Tasting Notes

The grand vin, the 2012 Smith Haut Lafitte, offers up lovely honeysuckle, orange marmalade, white peach, fig, and caramelized citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied, with great concentration and length, and a stunningly long finish, it should last for 20-25 years.

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2040 01 April 2015

Under the capable hands of the Cathiard family, this property has been producing fabulous red and white wines. The 2012, another brilliant effort, exhibits notes of orange rind, figs, mangoes, pineapples and caramelized citrus presented in a full-bodied, heady, powerful style. It should drink well for 15-20 years.

Score: 93 - 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2033 26 April 2013

Lovely, with a kiss of brioche and toasted macadamia nut leading the way, followed by yellow apple, fennel, white peach and green almond notes. Long finish retains the toasty hint, but shows lovely purity too. Gorgeous.

Score: 92 - 95

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 05 April 2013

This is fabulous. It’s a white that is so vertical with wonderful depth of fruit and structure. It goes on for minutes. Dense and complex. It’s so structured and amazing. Peaches and mineral with a salty and savory character. It is captivating to taste now.

Score: 95 - 96

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2013

Slightly stinky Sauvignon aromas. Tight. Then it broadens and sweetens on the palate to something much richer and more distinctive. Just a little sugary but this is to split hairs.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2020 04 April 2013