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Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2025 [Bordeaux En Primeur]
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Note: This is a Bordeaux Futures item. Estimated Arrival Fall 2028. However, you'll never get a better price on this great vintage of Bordeaux.
*Price does not include possible tariffs. Tariffs will be collected on arrival if we have to pay them - we are hopeful that they will no longer be in affect by 2028*
Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2025 — Pessac-Léognan
Score references: Jane Anson 94; strong notes from Neal Martin and Vinous.
Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is one of the most appealing white Bordeaux values of the vintage. The notes point toward grapefruit, citrus peel, flint, white peach, pear, lemongrass, apple blossom, and subtle oak. There is richness here, but also energy and grip, which makes it more than just an easy-drinking second wine. For those curious about serious white Bordeaux but not ready to jump to the top bottles, this is a very strong entry point.
How futures work: Many great chateaux of Bordeaux release a portion of wines from the latest vintage in the spring after harvest. Critics and other industry players flock to Bordeaux in April for barrel tastings to score the wines and judge the vintage as a whole. We are offered wines as they release prices over the next couple of months knowing that these won't arrive for 2+ years after we order them. However, once the wines release the prices will usually be much higher.
As a retail shop we have to pay a few months after we order these wines, so we offer the bottles for sale to help fund that payment, and in exchange we take a very low margin. When the wines arrive the purchasers have the benefit of owning bottles which will age for decades at a great price. And any bottles which were not purchased from us go into our inventory where we are able to charge higher margin thanks to the futures price being so low.
TLDR: You pay for wines 2 years before you get them, but there'll never be a lower price.
We ship wine to most states with a $100 minimum order for shipping. We don't ship spirits nor beer.
Weather shipping advisory: Orders placed during times of extreme heat or extreme cold will be held for no charge until more favorable weather returns.
The Bordeaux wine region, an emblem of vinicultural prestige, is bisected by the Gironde Estuary into the Left and Right Banks, each celebrated for distinct styles shaped by their unique terroirs. The Left Bank is renowned for its structured, Cabernet Sauvignon-led blends, while the Right Bank favors the softer, Merlot-dominated wines. This region is also the birthplace of the luscious, sweet wines of Sauternes. Bordeaux's time-honored blend and winemaking techniques have inspired countless wine regions around the globe, setting a benchmark for the wine world.
Bordeaux
Sauvignon Blanc, a white grape of significant character, is believed to have originated in the Loire Valley of France, where it continues to produce some of the world’s most iconic and expressive examples. This variety has also found success in Bordeaux, where it is often blended with Sémillon, as well as in New Zealand, where it has become a signature grape, and many other regions across the globe. Known for its vibrant acidity and distinctive aromatic profile, Sauvignon Blanc often displays a pronounced greenness, with notes of fresh-cut grass, herbaceousness, and sometimes even a touch of jalapeño, depending on ripeness and region. These traits are often supported by citrus fruits like grapefruit and lime, leading to wines that are both refreshing and complex, ranging from steely and mineral-driven to more tropical and fruit-forward styles.
