Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2021

A Grand Cru Classé de Graves white and one of Bordeaux's finest dry white wines, Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc reveals aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest, white peach, pear, acacia blossom, vanilla, flint, and toasted hazelnut. Richly textured yet impeccably fresh, it delivers vibrant acidity, remarkable minerality, exceptional precision, and an extraordinarily long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with lobster, scallops, turbot, grilled sea bass, roast chicken, creamy seafood pasta, aged goat cheese, or butter-poached shellfish.

96 Points - Decanter

Remarkably impressive for the 2021 vintage, this wine combines structure, elegance and immediate appeal with excellent aging potential. Aromas of pink roses, blackcurrants, strawberries, vanilla and milk chocolate are layered with hints of pepper and toast. Supple and energetic on the palate, it balances a firm framework with vibrant red berry fruit, delivering precision, freshness, generous texture and outstanding drinkability.

96 Points - James Suckling

Exceptionally perfumed, with aromas of violets, lavender, forest berries and beeswax. Medium- to full-bodied, it features creamy, rounded tannins and remarkable balance, combining dark fruit, savory notes, chocolate and a subtle smoky character. Focused and linear, it finishes with impressive length for the vintage. Produced from organically grown grapes, the blend is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2021 Smith Haut Lafitte reveals a deep, complex bouquet of dark berries, spices, licorice, pencil lead and floral notes intertwined with hints of menthol. Medium- to full-bodied, satiny and seamless, it offers concentrated fruit, velvety tannins and a long, refined finish.

94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Reminiscent of the elegant 2014 vintage, the 2021 Château Smith Haut Lafitte offers classic aromas of cassis, blackberry, smoked tobacco, gravelly earth and warm spice. Medium-bodied and impeccably balanced, it showcases ultra-fine tannins, exceptional elegance and a graceful finish. Give it 3–4 years in bottle, then enjoy over the following two decades.

93 Points - Wine Spectator

Offering greater depth and substance than many wines of the vintage, this wine layers steeped red and black currant fruit with notes of tobacco, bay leaf and worn leather. Accents of warm earth and iron add complexity, while the structured finish displays impressive grip and persistence. Crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2035.