La Clarté de Haut-Brion 2020 – Pessac-Léognan

La Clarté de Haut-Brion  2020 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is crystalline and offers purity as well as fruitiness. It reveals notes of lychee, small pulpy/juicy white fruits and slight notes of ripe lemon associated with fine touches of exotic fruits. The mouth is fruity and coating, it offers juiciness, a nice definition, gourmandise, a nice roundness / fattiness in finesse, purity as…

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Clos Marsalette 2020 – Pessac-Léognan

Clos Marsalette 2020 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is fresh and offers gourmandise as well as fleshy fruitiness. It reveals notes of fleshy/fresh nectarine, pulpy apple and slight notes of fresh lychee associated with slight touches of sweet lemon as well as a subtle hint of fresh/juicy mango. The mouth is fruity, tangy, straight and offers a nice freshness, a nice…

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Château Rochemorin (blanc) 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

Château Rochemorin (blanc) 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is aromatic and offers energy and liveliness. It expresses lemony (yellow lemon, grapefruit) and herbaceous (cut grass) notes, as well as fine floral touches (lemon blossom, acacia). On the palate, we find a chiseled, fresh and dynamic side. The wine expresses citrus flavors (lime, yellow lemon, grapefruit) and soft, rounded notes of candied…

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Château Haut-Lagrange (blanc) 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

Château Haut-Lagrange (blanc) 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose offers roundness and a hint of sweetness. It expresses notes of stone fruit (yellow peach, apricot, yellow plum), citrus (orange, ripe lemon, lemon zest), combined with notes of butter and brioche. On the palate, the wine expresses more freshness and more citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit), associated with notes of apricot, yellow peach, acacia…

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Château Cruzeau (blanc) 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

Château Cruzeau (blanc) 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is expressive and fresh. It offers citrus notes (lemon, lime, grapefruit), associated with notes of tangy pineapple, passion fruit, as well as light herbaceous (cut grass) and slightly yeasty notes. The palate is dynamic, well balanced, and expresses notes of citrus (lemon, lime, grapefruit, lemon zest), fresh herbs and fresh flowers. Good acidity…

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Château Côte Montpezat 2022 – Bordeaux Blanc

Château Côte Montpezat 2022 – Bordeaux Blanc

The nose is fine and delicate. It expresses notes of tangy and ripe citrus fruits (yellow lemon, lemon zest) and pleasant notes of crunchy stone fruits (apricot, white peach). On the palate, the wine offers finesse and a certain firmness. We find notes of ripe citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit), orange zest, white flowers and stone…

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Château Ad Francos (blanc) 2022 – Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Ad Francos (blanc) 2022 – Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is closed, but with complexity and concentration. It expresses lemony, slightly yeasty notes (brioche), associated with notes of exotic fruits (pineapple), stone fruits (fresh apricot), lemon and grapefruit. On the palate, the wine has good energy – it is chiseled, but enveloping, with an aromatic attack and refreshing bitterness on the finish. It…

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Château Haut-Bertinerie 2022 – Blaye Blanc

Château Haut-Bertinerie 2022 – Blaye Blanc

The nose appears closed, but expresses a certain concentration. We find notes of ripe lemon, candied and dried lemon zest, dried white flowers, stone fruits (peach, apricot) and pineapple. On the palate, the wine is very round, rich, with an oily texture. A nice acidity and a touch of bitterness on the finish balance the…

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Château Réaut 2022 – Bordeaux Blanc

Château Réaut 2022 – Bordeaux Blanc

The nose is very aromatic and expresses a lot of fruit. We find notes of tangy exotic fruits (passion fruit), kiwi, dragon fruit, strawberry-pineapple as well as touches of fresh citrus (Meyer lemon, grapefruit). On the palate, the flavors are more reserved. The wine expresses roundness and sweet notes of stone fruits (apricot, white peach),…

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Château Sainte-Marie, Vielles Vignes 2022 – Entre-Deux-Mers

Château Sainte-Marie, Vielles Vignes 2022 – Entre-Deux-Mers

The nose is fresh and tangy: we find the hallmarks of Sauvignon Blanc – lemon, grapefruit, lemon zest and more slightly – passion fruit, accompanied by fine floral notes (acacia). On the palate, the wine has a nice acidity, accompanied by a certain roundness. It expresses notes of lemon zest, lemon, fresh pineapple and acacia….

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