Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France 2020 Bernhard Ott This wine has an aristocratic

This wine has an aristocratic air

It is a full and liquorous wine that will age for many years

the 2021 Pinot Noir Le Pre Du Col Vineyard pours a jeweled ruby hue and is expressive on opening with notes of candied roses

Oaky smokey soggy cigars

and some hints of red raspberry

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France 2020 Bernhard Ott This wine has an aristocraticAromas of grapefruit, melon, ripe apple, and lemon. Lots of lemon curd as well. Full and layered with plenty of fine phenolics. Energetic and vivid. Minerally and lightly chewy at the end. From organic grapes. 90% sauvignon blanc, 5% sauvignon gris and 5% semillon. 97 Pts James Suckling