Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Les Hauts de Smith blanc 2020

- 90 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, William Kelley: „Bursting with aromas of minty nectarine, white flowers and grapefruit, the 2020 Les Hauts de Smith Blanc is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and charming, with an ample mid-palate that's girdled by bright balancing acids. As usual, it's entirely Sauvignon Blanc.“

- 92 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: „The 2020 Les Hauts de Smith Blanc is a very pretty wine that shows the richer side of Sauvignon Blanc off to great effect. Pear, white peach, tangerine oil and sweet floral notes are nicely delineated. This has come together nicely with elevage. The balance of rich, textured fruit and brightness is impeccable.“

- 92 Punkte FALSTAFF, Peter Moser: „Helles Grüngelb, silberfarbene Reflexe. Frische Limettenzesten, ein Hauch von weißer Tropenfrucht, Nuancen von Maracuja, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, etwas Ananas, ein Hauch von Holz, mineralisch und gut anhaftend, zarter Honig im Abgang, ein eleganter Speisenbegleiter mit einigem Potenzial.“

- 92 Punkte DECANTER, Jane Anson: „Plenty of signature Les Hauts de Smith joyful fruit, with apricot, white pear and citrus. An arrow-splice of juice cuts through the palate, this is bright and cheerful and very much ready to drink. Super enjoyable, maybe a tiny bit less clear Sauvignon Blanc character than in some vintages, but still a delicious wine and one of the best-value whites in Bordeaux. Mouthwatering finish. 50% new oak. Drinking Window 2021 – 2026“

- 92 Punkte DECANTER, Georgina Hindle: „Crisp green apple, lemon rind, peach, apricot, lovely white stone fruit. Bright, crisp and clean, a good shot of lemon at the beginning, then a creamy, vanilla, orange, bitter grapefruit element comes in but still with a cool mineral edge keeping things straight. Gentle, nice weight on the palate, not super bright but calm and collected. Wet stone salinity at the end, almost a creaminess. Young vines. Does have the structure, definitely that lingering bitterness giving some nuance and width. not a simple wine, definitely more serious. a bit of heat on the finish, you feel it grow in seriousness. Heady. 40% new oak, 10 months, 5 in vats.“

- 93 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: „A fine and crisp young red with lots of redcurrants, mulberries, and orange peel. Medium body. Very fine tannins. Lively and delicious already. Better in a year or two.“- 96