96 SHL Blanc and storage of wine

1996 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc;

The difference of provenance and storage is quite frightful some times. The last bottle I tasted was from Badie in Bordeaux, and I tasted it last summer. I was unsure if it was the wine or storage back then, but all ten- fifteen wines that I bought at Badie has turned out to be faulty, later on, when I have retasted several of the wines from other stores and/ or directly at the château. Very disappointing considering the high reputation of Badie.

This 96 SHL blanc behaves very different from the Badie bottle. (posted July last year) I have tasted this on several occasions now, and this was the better bottle, marginally. Golden, butter, nuts, minerals more fatty and somewhat less oxidized than some bottles, refreshing feel to it. Lively acidity, smoky touch and long finish. Very different from the Badie bottle. 92