US$ 109.95
from grapes picked later than usual
delivering excellent drinkability
It's in the running for the top second wine of the vintage
intensely saline Champagne opens in the glass
Very textured
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France 2018 Hakuryu from grapes picked later thanDried apple, apricot, grapefruit zest, flint and a hint of hay on the nose. Its full bodied with crisp acidity and tight, concentrated layers of fresh and dried fruit. Incredible depth and focus. 98 Pts James Suckling