2020
2020
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£274.24 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2020 Latour-Martillac Blanc has shut down since tasting from barrel, yet it opens with yellow plum, jasmine and light frangipane scents. I admire the precision here. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite taut and well defined. Real precision on the finish that drags you back for one more sip. This is a classy dry white Bordeaux that will give immense pleasure over a number of years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£492.74 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£873.64 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£335.44 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A dense, layered white with cooked-apple, honey and lemon aromas and flavors. Layered and flavorful with a zingy, mineral finish. 80% sauvignon with 20% semillon. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£254.09 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2020 Les Hauts de Smith Blanc is a very pretty wine that shows the richer side of Sauvignon Blanc off to great effect. Pear, white peach, tangerine oil and sweet floral notes are nicely delineated. This has come together nicely with élevage. The balance of rich, textured fruit and brightness is impeccable. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£404.69 |
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The Martet Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux Reserve de Famille Blanc 2020 is an exquisitely crafted selection, a testament to the adept finesse of the Château Martet vineyard in the renowned Bordeaux region of France. This white wine, cultivated within a resilient terroir laden with limestone and clay, allows a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle to unveil a layered richness. The expertise of winemakers at Château Martet, a property with a sterling lineage dating back to the 15th century, ensured a subtle maturation process, accentuating the wine’s quintessential character. Evidenced in the harmonious balance of acid, Martet Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux Reserve de Famille Blanc 2020 exudes an extraordinary complexity, revealing notes of white blossom and zesty citrus. Elegant on the palate, it unfurls a vibrant freshness that lingers long after the last drop. It stands, not uncompromisingly, but rather profoundly, as a striking embodiment of its noble heritage. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£303.64 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A solid center palate of green apples and lemons with some stones. Full-bodied and layered with beautiful fruit and length. Tangy at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 36 | - |
Inc. VAT
£325.24 |
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Cultivated from the illustrious vineyards of Château Coutet, an eminent winery famed for its award-winning Sauternes, Opalie de Coutet 2020 is a triumph in winemaking expertise. This peerless dry white wine is a fusion of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, lovingly harvested from old vines sprawling across Bordeaux's Barsac region, an area synonymous with quality viticulture. The 2020 vintage sings with vibrant freshness, unveiling ethereal notes of citrus zest and white flowers, underscored by a crystalline mineralogy and subtle hints of quince and fresh toast. This exquisite blend affirms the savoir-faire of the team at Château Coutet, their commitment to environmentally-responsible farming evident in every sip. From hand-picking to state-of-the-art vinification in French oak barrels, Opalie de Coutet 2020 is an ode to uncompromising quality, a testament to the guild of Bordeaux winemaking. An essential acquisition for collectors, and an illuminating discovery for gourmet palates. Sip, savour and marvel at the marriage of tradition and technology in each drop. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£534.04 |
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The Pagodes Cos Blanc 2020 is an exceptional Bordeaux Blanc from the esteemed vineyards of Cos d'Estournel in France. This lauded winemaker offers an incontrovertible commitment to quality, marrying tradition with innovative techniques to create this exceptional wine. Crafted with a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and a hint of Muscadelle, the Pagodes Cos Blanc 2020 is a triumph in the realm of fine white wines. Imbued with stunning clarity and radiant golden hue, this wine carries an aromatic mix of white peach, floral tones, and hints of vanilla. The palate is beautifully balanced, offering a harmonious blend of succulent fruit, crisp acidity, and a lingering mineral finish. Its well-rounded nature makes it the perfect match for a wide range of gourmet dishes. Brimming with complexity and finesse, the Pagodes Cos Blanc 2020 is a testament to the skilled artisanship that identifies this prestigious wine. Prepare to be captivated by this prestigious gem from the heart of Bordeaux. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£789.64 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)One of the whites of the vintage, the 2020 Château Pape Clément Blanc is based on 62% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Semillon, 4% Sauvignon Gris, and the remaining 1% Muscadelle, all of which was raised in a mix of new and used oak. This beauty stopped me in my tracks and offers a massive nose of honeyed limes, white flowers, tropical fruit, crushed stone, and orange marmalade. With the vintage’s vibrant sense of freshness, full-bodied richness, a stacked mid-palate, and a fabulous mouthfeel, this truly sensational white is an incredible achievement, and hats off to the team at Pape Clement! Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following two decades or so. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£455.60 |
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James Suckling (100)The clarity and focus of this white is phenomenal with honeysuckle, white peach, lavender, and melon aromas that follow through to a full body, yet it’s tight and focused with super fine phenolics that keep it together. Great balance between the opulence and freshness. It has great acidity. Incredible energy. pH 3.1. Drink or hold. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,773.64 |
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James Suckling (100)The clarity and focus of this white is phenomenal with honeysuckle, white peach, lavender, and melon aromas that follow through to a full body, yet it’s tight and focused with super fine phenolics that keep it together. Great balance between the opulence and freshness. It has great acidity. Incredible energy. pH 3.1. Drink or hold. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£102.64 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2020 Puygueraud Blanc is full of lemon peel, almond, dried flowers, apricot and chamomile. Light and gracious, with pretty tropical overtones, it is impeccably rendered and all the elements are nicely balanced. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-94 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£664.60 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)The 2020 Rieussec emerges from a very challenging year marked by an early harvest and just one small window in September with the requisite amount of botrytis in the field. Lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine oil and white flowers are all beautifully woven together in a mid-weight, gracious Rieussec that is all class. Residual sugar is 120 grams per liter, but is not especially evident. Production will be around 10,000 bottles, in other words, a fraction of what is typical here. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,568.47 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Lastly, and pure perfection in white wine, the 2020 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is based on 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Semillon that was aged in 50% new oak. This massively rich, concentrated, powerful white offers a heavenly nose of honeyed flowers, orange marmalade, lemon grass, and toasted bread, with a building sense of salinity and minerality that shows on the finish. Drink this stunningly rich, layered, concentrated 2020 over the coming two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£527.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn't get much better. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 98 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£458.44 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn't get much better. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£512.98 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2020 Caillou de Talbot Blanc, bottled a month prior to my visit, has a pretty lime and grapefruit scented nose. Hints of white tea emerge with time. The palate is well balanced with almond and caramelized pear notes, a touch of stem ginger emerging with time. Quite spicy, somehow, I can imagine this partnering Asian food with style thank to a scintilla of Muscat lingering on the aftertaste. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£362.69 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2020 Caillou de Talbot Blanc, bottled a month prior to my visit, has a pretty lime and grapefruit scented nose. Hints of white tea emerge with time. The palate is well balanced with almond and caramelized pear notes, a touch of stem ginger emerging with time. Quite spicy, somehow, I can imagine this partnering Asian food with style thank to a scintilla of Muscat lingering on the aftertaste. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JA) |
Inc. VAT
£569.42 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)Give this 5 or 10 minutes to open in the glass because it has a pretty serious structure, deftly weighted, full of white pear, quince and apricot pit, balanced by savoury rosemary, straw and fennel notes, successful and totally moreish. A vintage that had the freshness necessary for great white wines in Bordeaux, and Y pulls away from the pack with this wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JA) |
Inc. VAT
£936.64 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)Give this 5 or 10 minutes to open in the glass because it has a pretty serious structure, deftly weighted, full of white pear, quince and apricot pit, balanced by savoury rosemary, straw and fennel notes, successful and totally moreish. A vintage that had the freshness necessary for great white wines in Bordeaux, and Y pulls away from the pack with this wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£212.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2020 Latour-Martillac Blanc has shut down since tasting from barrel, yet it opens with yellow plum, jasmine and light frangipane scents. I admire the precision here. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite taut and well defined. Real precision on the finish that drags you back for one more sip. This is a classy dry white Bordeaux that will give immense pleasure over a number of years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£401.00 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | - |
In Bond
£712.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
£263.50 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A dense, layered white with cooked-apple, honey and lemon aromas and flavors. Layered and flavorful with a zingy, mineral finish. 80% sauvignon with 20% semillon. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£192.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2020 Les Hauts de Smith Blanc is a very pretty wine that shows the richer side of Sauvignon Blanc off to great effect. Pear, white peach, tangerine oil and sweet floral notes are nicely delineated. This has come together nicely with élevage. The balance of rich, textured fruit and brightness is impeccable. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£318.00 |
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The Martet Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux Reserve de Famille Blanc 2020 is an exquisitely crafted selection, a testament to the adept finesse of the Château Martet vineyard in the renowned Bordeaux region of France. This white wine, cultivated within a resilient terroir laden with limestone and clay, allows a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle to unveil a layered richness. The expertise of winemakers at Château Martet, a property with a sterling lineage dating back to the 15th century, ensured a subtle maturation process, accentuating the wine’s quintessential character. Evidenced in the harmonious balance of acid, Martet Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux Reserve de Famille Blanc 2020 exudes an extraordinary complexity, revealing notes of white blossom and zesty citrus. Elegant on the palate, it unfurls a vibrant freshness that lingers long after the last drop. It stands, not uncompromisingly, but rather profoundly, as a striking embodiment of its noble heritage. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£237.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A solid center palate of green apples and lemons with some stones. Full-bodied and layered with beautiful fruit and length. Tangy at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 36 | - |
In Bond
£255.00 |
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Cultivated from the illustrious vineyards of Château Coutet, an eminent winery famed for its award-winning Sauternes, Opalie de Coutet 2020 is a triumph in winemaking expertise. This peerless dry white wine is a fusion of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, lovingly harvested from old vines sprawling across Bordeaux's Barsac region, an area synonymous with quality viticulture. The 2020 vintage sings with vibrant freshness, unveiling ethereal notes of citrus zest and white flowers, underscored by a crystalline mineralogy and subtle hints of quince and fresh toast. This exquisite blend affirms the savoir-faire of the team at Château Coutet, their commitment to environmentally-responsible farming evident in every sip. From hand-picking to state-of-the-art vinification in French oak barrels, Opalie de Coutet 2020 is an ode to uncompromising quality, a testament to the guild of Bordeaux winemaking. An essential acquisition for collectors, and an illuminating discovery for gourmet palates. Sip, savour and marvel at the marriage of tradition and technology in each drop. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£429.00 |
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The Pagodes Cos Blanc 2020 is an exceptional Bordeaux Blanc from the esteemed vineyards of Cos d'Estournel in France. This lauded winemaker offers an incontrovertible commitment to quality, marrying tradition with innovative techniques to create this exceptional wine. Crafted with a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and a hint of Muscadelle, the Pagodes Cos Blanc 2020 is a triumph in the realm of fine white wines. Imbued with stunning clarity and radiant golden hue, this wine carries an aromatic mix of white peach, floral tones, and hints of vanilla. The palate is beautifully balanced, offering a harmonious blend of succulent fruit, crisp acidity, and a lingering mineral finish. Its well-rounded nature makes it the perfect match for a wide range of gourmet dishes. Brimming with complexity and finesse, the Pagodes Cos Blanc 2020 is a testament to the skilled artisanship that identifies this prestigious wine. Prepare to be captivated by this prestigious gem from the heart of Bordeaux. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£642.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)One of the whites of the vintage, the 2020 Château Pape Clément Blanc is based on 62% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Semillon, 4% Sauvignon Gris, and the remaining 1% Muscadelle, all of which was raised in a mix of new and used oak. This beauty stopped me in my tracks and offers a massive nose of honeyed limes, white flowers, tropical fruit, crushed stone, and orange marmalade. With the vintage’s vibrant sense of freshness, full-bodied richness, a stacked mid-palate, and a fabulous mouthfeel, this truly sensational white is an incredible achievement, and hats off to the team at Pape Clement! Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following two decades or so. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£377.00 |
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James Suckling (100)The clarity and focus of this white is phenomenal with honeysuckle, white peach, lavender, and melon aromas that follow through to a full body, yet it’s tight and focused with super fine phenolics that keep it together. Great balance between the opulence and freshness. It has great acidity. Incredible energy. pH 3.1. Drink or hold. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,462.00 |
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James Suckling (100)The clarity and focus of this white is phenomenal with honeysuckle, white peach, lavender, and melon aromas that follow through to a full body, yet it’s tight and focused with super fine phenolics that keep it together. Great balance between the opulence and freshness. It has great acidity. Incredible energy. pH 3.1. Drink or hold. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£69.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2020 Puygueraud Blanc is full of lemon peel, almond, dried flowers, apricot and chamomile. Light and gracious, with pretty tropical overtones, it is impeccably rendered and all the elements are nicely balanced. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£541.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)The 2020 Rieussec emerges from a very challenging year marked by an early harvest and just one small window in September with the requisite amount of botrytis in the field. Lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine oil and white flowers are all beautifully woven together in a mid-weight, gracious Rieussec that is all class. Residual sugar is 120 grams per liter, but is not especially evident. Production will be around 10,000 bottles, in other words, a fraction of what is typical here. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£1,275.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Lastly, and pure perfection in white wine, the 2020 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is based on 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Semillon that was aged in 50% new oak. This massively rich, concentrated, powerful white offers a heavenly nose of honeyed flowers, orange marmalade, lemon grass, and toasted bread, with a building sense of salinity and minerality that shows on the finish. Drink this stunningly rich, layered, concentrated 2020 over the coming two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JD) |
In Bond
£420.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn't get much better. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 98 (JD) |
In Bond
£366.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn't get much better. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£389.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2020 Caillou de Talbot Blanc, bottled a month prior to my visit, has a pretty lime and grapefruit scented nose. Hints of white tea emerge with time. The palate is well balanced with almond and caramelized pear notes, a touch of stem ginger emerging with time. Quite spicy, somehow, I can imagine this partnering Asian food with style thank to a scintilla of Muscat lingering on the aftertaste. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£283.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2020 Caillou de Talbot Blanc, bottled a month prior to my visit, has a pretty lime and grapefruit scented nose. Hints of white tea emerge with time. The palate is well balanced with almond and caramelized pear notes, a touch of stem ginger emerging with time. Quite spicy, somehow, I can imagine this partnering Asian food with style thank to a scintilla of Muscat lingering on the aftertaste. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JA) |
In Bond
£466.50 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)Give this 5 or 10 minutes to open in the glass because it has a pretty serious structure, deftly weighted, full of white pear, quince and apricot pit, balanced by savoury rosemary, straw and fennel notes, successful and totally moreish. A vintage that had the freshness necessary for great white wines in Bordeaux, and Y pulls away from the pack with this wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JA) |
In Bond
£764.50 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)Give this 5 or 10 minutes to open in the glass because it has a pretty serious structure, deftly weighted, full of white pear, quince and apricot pit, balanced by savoury rosemary, straw and fennel notes, successful and totally moreish. A vintage that had the freshness necessary for great white wines in Bordeaux, and Y pulls away from the pack with this wine. |
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