Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2017 south-france layered with a touch of

layered with a touch of earthy spice from some whole bunch fermentation

An energy drives the palate with a pithy interest and a slippery texture On the back palate the gives ample weight and extraordinary carry

alluvium – Mainly yellow sand mixed with clay and

too - the smell of first rain after a long dry spell over fine old balsamic timber complexity

This high-end

Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2017 south-france layered with a touch of"Allocation only, email wine@worldwine. com. au to secure allocation" Winemaking Fermentation: The grapes are hand picked into small crates and pressed in an oxygen free environment using inert gas to retain the grapes' aromatic potential, followed by fermentation in French oak barrels (50% new oak) and cold settling. Ageing 12 months on the lees with btonnage (lees stirring) in barrels (50% new + 50% previously used for one vintage) from our own on