Bordeaux White Blends from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2004

2004 white Smith Haut Lafitte has a complex bouquet, featuring hints of citrus, white fruit, dried fruit, and star anise. It is rich and powerful with good backbone on the palate, while retaining freshness and good balance thanks to its acidity. It is very long and clean on the palate, with mineral overtones and a very persistent aromatic aftertaste, featuring citrus, white peaches, and brioche.

Good pale color. Pungent pineapple, mint and musky honeysuckle on the nose. Sweet, dense and juicy, with lovely fruit concentration. At once succulent and creamy, with a crunchy primary fruit character and firm balancing acidity to extend the finish. An excellent vintage for this white wine.