Les Hauts de Smith 2018 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is fruity and offers tension as well as a small racy minerality. It reveals notes of fresh/crunchy nectarine, fresh lemon, small notes of fresh kumquat associated with small fine touches of lychee, a subtle hint of quenette and a very almost saline/varietal hint. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, squared and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, gourmandize, tension, suavity, fat as well as a small pulpy/flattery side and density. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe lemon, juicy kumquat, small notes of crushed nectarine associated with touches of lychee, quenette, crushed apple as well as a subtle hint of apple flowers and a discreet hint of grapefruit. Good length. A discreet bitter hint on the finish/persistence. A discreet saline hint on the finish.