Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2017 south-france a tannin-grained essay in textural

a tannin-grained essay in textural journeying

combining dry fruit and cigar notes

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

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2017 south-france a tannin-grained essay in textural"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