The 2010 Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc from Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, is a Bordeaux Blanc that has garnered high praise from a variety of esteemed wine critics. Crafted by Smith-Haut-Lafitte, this wine is a blend predominantly of Sauvignon Blanc, with small additions of Sauvignon Gris and Semillon, aged in 50% new oak.

James Suckling awarded it an impressive 97 points, describing it as "wonderfully complex" with a "beautiful ripe acidity and silky texture," noting the "long and precise finish." Jeb Dunnuck, also rating it 97, praised its "mature yet still fresh and vibrant style," emphasizing its "beautiful mid-palate depth and concentration." He suggests that this wine offers an exemplary taste of mature Bordeaux Blanc.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave it a score of 95, highlighting its "full-bodied, rich" character with "hints of pineapple, caramelized citrus, mandarin oranges, smoky figs, and hazelnuts." Wine Enthusiast echoed this sentiment, also scoring it 95, and noting its "rich, ripe and finely balanced" profile with a "tight crispness."

Wine Spectator offered a slightly more restrained score of 93, appreciating its dynamic "thyme and savory notes," and the "long, pure finish" with "waves of fruit and herb." Decanter, rating it 95, commended its "depth and gravitas" and the "broad, elegant white peach and pear palate," highlighting its "long, dry mineral finish."

Jeff Leve, scoring it 97, praised its "depth, richness, and concentration," with "intense" aromas and a "purity to the sweet fruits" that linger on the palate. Neal Martin’s Wine Journal also awarded it 95 points, recognizing its "comparatively subtle bouquet" and "beautifully aging" nature.

Overall, the 2010 Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc is celebrated for its complexity, balance, and aging potential, offering a remarkable experience of classic Bordeaux white wine.