Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 'Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte' Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France 2018 Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup with masses of crushed blackberries

with masses of crushed blackberries laced with sour citrus and a hint of dusty dried violets to contrast

herb and spice elements

And behind this is a huge structure with great acidity that keeps it very straight on the expansive yet energetic palate

A fresh and fruity red with fine tannins

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 'Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte' Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France 2018 Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup with masses of crushed blackberriesAlready very full in feel, with alluring tangerine, verbena, orange blossom, bitter almond and brioche notes. Long and lush, this is coming together in a hurry and is set to be one of the showier wines of the vintage. 97 Pts Wine Spectator