Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a certain complexity, freshness as well as power. It reveals notes of juicy/fresh nectarine, fresh lychee, small notes of small fresh white fruits associated with touches of zests, lemon flowers, very fine hints of racy minerality as well as an imperceptible varietal hint, very discreet hints of almond and fresh hazelnut (in the background). The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a beautiful juiciness, definition of the fruit as well as gourmandize, a small fat (finesse), suavity, appetence, a beautiful suavity, harmony, generosity, a certain richness and a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy quenette, juicy/ripe lemon, small notes of juicy/ripe kumquat associated with small touches of juicy mandarine, lemon as well as hints of papaya, lemon flowers, apple flowers, a racy minerality and a discree hint of exotic fruits (in the background). Good length. A very discreet tannic sensation on the finish/persistence.