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Decanter
I just love this wine, it's incredibly rich and dense yet light in texture, steadily working its way upwards through the palate. Rich citrus flavours fill your mouth, offset by white pepper and thyme. Gorgeous.
Jeb Dunnuck
The white of the vintage is the 2016 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc. It’s a magical elixir based on 90 Sauvignon Blanc, 5 Sauvignon Gris, and 5 Sémillon that was brought up in 50 new oak. Deep, layered, and powerful, yet also vibrant, it has sensational notes of crushed citrus, liquid rock, white flower, lime pith, and honeyed grapefruit. It shows the classic, balanced style of the vintage yet offers thrilling depth and concentration and is a tour de force in white Bordeaux. Drink it any time over the coming two decades. Get it if you can!
Wine Spectator
This has a showy persona, with an alluring brioche note emerging already, carrying friendly creamed yellow apple, white ginger and pear flavors. The finish lets macadamia nut and verbena accents glide in seamlessly. The finish is long and refined thanks to well-buried acidity. Best from 2021 through 2029.
Wine Enthusiast
This rich, full wine shows intense spice, fruits and a ripe texture that is nearly fully developed. A hint of tanginess emphasizes the richness of this powerful wine that brings in bits of spice and minerality. Drink now.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Smith Haut Lafitte 2016 Blanc is a blend of 90 Sauvignon Blanc, 5 Sauvignon Gris and 5 Sémillon matured in 50 new oak. It reveals gregarious pineapple and green guava notes giving way to tantalizing fresh grapefruit and green apples scents plus wafts of orange blossom, crushed rocks and honey drizzled peaches. Medium to full-bodied with a gorgeous satiny texture, the palate is jam-packed with tropical and citrus flavors, finishing long and deliciously savory.
James Suckling
A dense and powerful white with wonderful depth and phenolic tension. Shows very pretty sliced-apple, lemon and pear character. Excellent finish. 90 sauvignon blanc with the rest semillon and sauvignon gris. Excellent follow-up to the 2015.