Petit Smith Pessac Leognan 2nd Wine Blanc 2016

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Petit Smith
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 2nd Wine Blanc
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (80%), Sémillon (20%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores for Le Petit Haut Lafitte Blanc (2016) reported in trade sources: Wine Enthusiast 94; James Suckling ~90–94; Jeb Dunnuck ~90; Wine Spectator ~88–91; Vinous 89–92 (various critics, scores range 88–94)

Tasting Note
Citrus, white peach and tropical notes with lemon‑curd and floral hints; creamy mid‑palate, saline minerality and lively acidity leading to a long, balanced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, grilled white fish, roast chicken, creamy pasta, goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso‑glazed fish, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; cold settling then fermented and aged in French oak barrels (≈50% new) with ~12 months on lees and periodic bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Second white of Château Smith Haut Lafitte (owned by the Cathiard family since 1990). Estate practices biodynamic/sustainable viticulture; reputated for gravel soils and estate cooperage.