Pale gold color. This has an exotic nose of lychee and fresh cut flowers. On the palate, this is well-structured (if a bit reserved) with stony saline flavors and gentle acidity integrated in balanced proportions. While this is not as excellent as the top Bordeaux Blanc, it is nonetheless a pleasant and enjoyable wine that makes a versatile pairing with a variety of lighter dishes. Drinking well now, this should hang on for another few years.
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Golden yellow, not unlike Sauternes. Nose is full of ripe peaches, apricots, full round fruit flavors with a hint of oaky, vanilla sweetness. The palate achieves a good balance, with the Bordelaise terroir balancing the very full flavor profile. Modest acidity. A unique and pleasant wine. Pairs surprisingly well with caviar, where it accentuates the austere briny flavors.
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5/20/2018 - SimonS wrote: flawed
Oxidised.
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5/19/2018 - SimonS wrote:
This was OK, but not as good or as young as the last non-flawed bottle. There is a lot of variation at this stage. Drink up.
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6/7/2017 - SimonS wrote: 91 Points
A great showing tonight, very fresh and citrus fruity, with hint of vanilla in background. On this showing, plenty more years to go.
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10/2/2016 - SimonS wrote:
[CV] Just a touch oxidised. I still enjoyed it, but on this evidence time to drink up.
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5/14/2016 - SimonS wrote: 90 Points
Fresh as a daisy, sauvignon dominant, ideal on a sunny evening.
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1/10/2016 - Atlantean wrote: 90 Points
Sweet apricot on the nose and the palette. Balanced
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9/22/2013 - NineteenEightyTwo Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pale gold color. This has an exotic nose of lychee and fresh cut flowers. On the palate, this is well-structured (if a bit reserved) with stony saline flavors and gentle acidity integrated in balanced proportions. While this is not as excellent as the top Bordeaux Blanc, it is nonetheless a pleasant and enjoyable wine that makes a versatile pairing with a variety of lighter dishes. Drinking well now, this should hang on for another few years.
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3/15/2012 - NineteenEightyTwo wrote: 89 Points
Golden yellow, not unlike Sauternes. Nose is full of ripe peaches, apricots, full round fruit flavors with a hint of oaky, vanilla sweetness. The palate achieves a good balance, with the Bordelaise terroir balancing the very full flavor profile. Modest acidity. A unique and pleasant wine. Pairs surprisingly well with caviar, where it accentuates the austere briny flavors.
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5/19/2011 - Fur in the glass Likes this wine:
nice nose and color, very pleasant white Bordeaux. Heady at 14% alcohol.
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5/1/2010 - willthethrill wrote: 88 Points
This wine didn't work alone or with food...unpleasant bite at the end...dry and not well balance. Had at Chateau Pichon-Longueville dinner at Nick
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