Château Haut-Brion Blanc 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, mineral and racy. It reveals notes of ripe/pulpy apple, fleshy white peach and small notes of notes of ripe/fresh citrus fruit, associated with fine touches of zest and hints of fresh white pepper as well as fine, sappy hints and a discreet hint, almost of fresh apricot. The palate is well-built, supple, fresh, elegant, airy, balanced, with a juicy/tangy frame, gourmandise and suppleness. It expresses notes of pulpy/juicy peach, quenette and small notes of notes of kumquat associated with a touch of carambo, ripe yuzu/ripe citrus as well as a hint of acacia, a subtle hint of almost lime blossom and a discreet, almost aromatic hint of tannin. It also expresses a subtle buttery, even creamy touch and a discreet hint of vanilla. Well-built and gourmand with a hint of iodine/saline in the background. A nicely fresh and deep wine, nicely textured, with a very nice mellow grain, racy, elegant and a discreet varietal hint in the background.