This is better than I remember. Nice balance and a nice passion fruit under tone, petrol on the end. Last time I tried this it was too much passion fruit, maybe the extra year has mellowed it out. Quite good with Asian or Thai food
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Firstly, this needs at least 15-20 minutes of air to open up (initially it is thin, acidic, mineral).
With air and not too cold the nose is strong white flowers (honeysuckle?), a tart fruit (unripe pineapple?); the palate is crisp, more of the white flowers and citrus, a slightly creamy note mid-palate and then a clean and quite long finish which is crisp and a little minerally.
Overall a pleasant, but not big, white Bordeaux, and OK QPR at the ~US$31 that I paid.
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Nez bien expressif. Fleur blanche, ananas, agrumes. En bouche belle rondeur avec une finale acidulée qui apporte une belle fraîcheur. Longueur moyenne. Agréable
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A bit disappointed. I still have the 2003 in my cellar, and have really enjoyed it. This one seems simpler / one-dimensional. Citrus, pleasant, but not much else.
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Classic white Bordeaux wine with all elements melding nicely. Body is medium; Nose is citrus but not overpowering. First taste on the tip of the tongue forecasts some sweetness but it evolves with increasing dryness on the palate finishing with perfect balance. Also proves you can deliver a powerful wine with modest ABV (13.5).
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Power and elegance collide here, with notes of peach, lemon, and tropical fruits commingling on a bed of minerality and acidity. Serious weight and ripe fruit belie the precision throughout. Long finish. Seriously good, and my favorite Bdx Blanc of the year so far.
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Crisp, bright and sweet with Meyer lemon, pear and mango notes on the nose and palate. Energetic, fruity and fresh, with a gorgeous, creamy, lemon and bright pineapple filled finish, this is showing quite nicely already.
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Bordeaux 2018 - En Primeur in Australia (pyrmont wharf, sydney): A similar apple fruit lozenge quality, pleasing with slight gooseberry. Juicy, tight, young but vibrantly fresh. I'm not sure what oak exposure will do to this though it's lovely at the moment.
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7/25/2023 - MAC49 wrote: 89 Points
This is better than I remember. Nice balance and a nice passion fruit under tone, petrol on the end. Last time I tried this it was too much passion fruit, maybe the extra year has mellowed it out. Quite good with Asian or Thai food
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5/6/2023 - Patethel wrote: 93 Points
Couleur jaune doré intense. Nez plutôt décevant, sans envergure. Mais en bouche il est surprenant avec arômes de poire ,miel et abricot. Très bon vin
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11/5/2022 - chatters wrote:
Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (The Landmark, London): Ripe gooseberry, a little peachy, cream, stone fruit, apple. Juicy, fleshy, a little lozenge quality, creamy textured, very pleasant.
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10/28/2022 - Paul852 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Firstly, this needs at least 15-20 minutes of air to open up (initially it is thin, acidic, mineral).
With air and not too cold the nose is strong white flowers (honeysuckle?), a tart fruit (unripe pineapple?); the palate is crisp, more of the white flowers and citrus, a slightly creamy note mid-palate and then a clean and quite long finish which is crisp and a little minerally.
Overall a pleasant, but not big, white Bordeaux, and OK QPR at the ~US$31 that I paid.
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10/5/2022 - paulst Likes this wine: 95 Points
Grassy nose; nice honeyed-lemon-apricot with bracing acidity; complex and layered; long finish.
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9/22/2022 - paulst Likes this wine: 94 Points
Lemon and supporting citrus; coarse; minerals; balanced; long finish.
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9/10/2022 - Holden Caulfield Likes this wine: 91 Points
Quite nice. Fresh and mineral taste. Light
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6/29/2022 - Renevin Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nez bien expressif. Fleur blanche, ananas, agrumes. En bouche belle rondeur avec une finale acidulée qui apporte une belle fraîcheur. Longueur moyenne. Agréable
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5/5/2022 - paulst Likes this wine: 94 Points
Tart with lemon curd; stone and clay; complex; layered finish.
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5/2/2022 - Sean McGrath wrote: 87 Points
A bit disappointed. I still have the 2003 in my cellar, and have really enjoyed it. This one seems simpler / one-dimensional. Citrus, pleasant, but not much else.
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12/31/2021 - Oberhau Likes this wine: 91 Points
Classic white Bordeaux wine with all elements melding nicely. Body is medium; Nose is citrus but not overpowering. First taste on the tip of the tongue forecasts some sweetness but it evolves with increasing dryness on the palate finishing with perfect balance. Also proves you can deliver a powerful wine with modest ABV (13.5).
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12/24/2021 - paulst Likes this wine: 93 Points
Tart and semi sweet honeyed and citrus with light maple-peach; lively finish.
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11/25/2021 - wineappellation wrote: 90 Points
Gooseberry, bit of dried stone fruits, creamy, lanolin, some lemongrass. Medium bodied, lightly oaked. On a fresher and lighter side.
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7/10/2021 - ziavino wrote: 94 Points
Power and elegance collide here, with notes of peach, lemon, and tropical fruits commingling on a bed of minerality and acidity. Serious weight and ripe fruit belie the precision throughout. Long finish. Seriously good, and my favorite Bdx Blanc of the year so far.
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6/24/2021 - Gian wrote: 88 Points
Too young for me right now
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6/21/2021 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
Amsterdam UGCB Tasting (Amstel Boathouse, Amsterdam, NL): Light and bright, supple and floral, easy-going, hint of cream, juicy but a bit loose, nicely integrated oak, light and fuzzy finish.
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3/9/2021 - Jeff Leve wrote: 93 Points
Crisp, bright and sweet with Meyer lemon, pear and mango notes on the nose and palate. Energetic, fruity and fresh, with a gorgeous, creamy, lemon and bright pineapple filled finish, this is showing quite nicely already.
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6/1/2019 - vinhonotte Likes this wine: 91 Points
Vintage Club - Bordeaux 2018 En-Primeur and Gala Dinner (Andaz Hotel): Fresh and clean expression, with intense punch of green mango, green papaya, seaweed, and even a bit of shrimps. Felt like a fresh salad made at the heart of Bangkok
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5/28/2019 - chatters wrote:
Bordeaux 2018 - En Primeur in Australia (pyrmont wharf, sydney): A similar apple fruit lozenge quality, pleasing with slight gooseberry. Juicy, tight, young but vibrantly fresh. I'm not sure what oak exposure will do to this though it's lovely at the moment.
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4/19/2019 - Jeff Leve wrote: 91 Points
Juicy, ripe, sweet, fresh, slightly honeyed yellow citrus and bright pineapple with vanilla pop right away on the nose and mouth.
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