Christian Balog beschreibt den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2022 blanc Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
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Die Nase ist tiefer, mehr fruchtige Komplexität, weisser Pfirsich, Kumquats, Grapefruit, etwas Zitronengras, weisser Pfeffer. Im Mund saftig und frisch, die Säure fühlt sich sehr harmonisch und elegant an. Der Wein besitz eine sehr harmonische und balancierte Art, etwas kraftvoller als noch in den Jahren zuvor.
Den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2022 blanc Pessac Leognan beschreibt William Kelley wie folgt:
It appears likely that the 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc will overtake its 2019 counterpart as one of the most successful white wines this estate has produced to date, something that's especially impressive in the context of the vintage. Exhibiting aromas of linden, menthol, crisp orchard fruit and smoke, it’s medium to full-bodied, fleshy and crystalline, with racy acids and an unctuos mid-palate. Chalky structuring dry extract makes its presence felt on the long, mineral finish. This is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris.
Den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2022 blanc Pessac Leognan beschreibt James Suckling wie folgt:
This zooms over the palate from the minute you taste it with energetic acidity, grapefruit, pear, lemon and white peach character. Dried, candied lemon. Crushed stone, too. Medium-bodied with polish and class. 90% sauvignon blanc, 5% semillon and 5% sauvignon gris.
Den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2022 blanc Pessac Leognan beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck wie folgt:
The flagship 2022 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is a normal blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% each of Sauvignon Gris and Sémillon. Aged in 55% new French oak, it shines in the vintage and brings plenty of classic richness and depth while at the same time staying pure, clean, and balanced. Honeyed lemon, orange blossom, white flowers, and crushed stone all define the aromatics, and it has a beautiful mouthfeel that certainly brings the richness and depth of the vintage. This is another gem of a white from this incredible château.