Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, 2012

Beautiful lemon-yellow colour, slightly exotic/spicy nose and flavours from the Sauvignon Gris in the vineyard, generous fruit, character and class.

The 2012 is a fine expression of the estate's potential to produce white wines and offers a fresh bouquet of citrus, sage, verbena, spring flowers and pears. Balanced and layered, the palate is fresh and juicy with citrus hints and a mineral-driven finish. Drink it now or over the next three to five years.