Dry Whites

Release date: 21/6/2023

72% Semillon, 28% Sauvignon Blanc. 41.9% new oak. 14.3% alc In contrast to the other top-flight wines in this vintage, La Mission possesses much lower, deeper base notes of flavour, making it a72% Semillon, 28% Sauvignon Blanc. 41.9% new oak. 14.3% alc In contrast to the other top-flight wines in this vintage, La Mission possesses much lower, deeper base notes of flavour, making it a more contemplative soul. There are pith, apple skin and green florals breaking up the mass of mid-palate flavours, but they don’t have the necessary energy to flip this wine from being a main course candidate into being a more multi-skilled white wine. Thoughtful, classy, dense and calm, this is an intense white with a more structured feel throughout, and despite the profound resonance, it is all kept in check with stunning acidity. Rating: 18.5+ Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2023)

Release date: 21/6/2023

The 2022 Haut-Brion Blanc has a well-defined bouquet with fresh Anjou pear, white peach and orange pith scents - excellent definition and focus. The palate is well balanced with a waxy texture, lightThe 2022 Haut-Brion Blanc has a well-defined bouquet with fresh Anjou pear, white peach and orange pith scents - excellent definition and focus. The palate is well balanced with a waxy texture, light tropical notes and stem ginger hints toward the lively finish. This is an excellent Haut Brion Blanc, though it doesn't fully match the caliber of its most outstanding vintages. Drinking range: 2028 - 2050 Rating: 92-94 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2023)

Release date: 20/6/2023

The 2022 Aile d'Argent (which has been bottled under Diam 30 since 2017) has a silvery hue. It is a little contained on the nose compared to some other Médoc whites, gradually opening with beeswaxThe 2022 Aile d'Argent (which has been bottled under Diam 30 since 2017) has a silvery hue. It is a little contained on the nose compared to some other Médoc whites, gradually opening with beeswax and honeysuckle scents. The palate is well balanced, with crisp acidity, an attractive waxy texture thanks to the Sémillon, with a little oiliness toward the finish. Very fine. Drinking range: 2024 - 2034 Rating: 89-91 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2023)

Release date: 19/6/2023

Cask sample. Pale greenish straw. Lifted with the perfume of Sauvignon Gris (to which they were introduced long before most Bordeaux estates by Peter Vinding-Diers) standing out even though itCask sample. Pale greenish straw. Lifted with the perfume of Sauvignon Gris (to which they were introduced long before most Bordeaux estates by Peter Vinding-Diers) standing out even though it constitutes only 5% of the blend. Flattering and floral with a certain fresh salinity on the end. Quite rich. Maybe almost too much? It certainly isn’t an aperitif. Drinking range: 2025 - 2035 Rating: 17 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (May 2023)

Release date: 19/6/2023

The 2022 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, which includes 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon, displays yellow plum and light passion fruit scents. The palate is well balanced with a slightlyThe 2022 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, which includes 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon, displays yellow plum and light passion fruit scents. The palate is well balanced with a slightly honeyed texture, lightly spiced, quite pithy with plenty of substance. Fresh and slightly minty toward the finish. Very fine. Drinking range: 2027 - 2042 Rating: 92-94 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2023)

Release date: 13/6/2023

Vivid white flower aromatics, here the stone fruits are clearly ripe and edging towards exotic mango and pomegranate, with subtle gunsmoke edging and slate texture. The team passed through theVivid white flower aromatics, here the stone fruits are clearly ripe and edging towards exotic mango and pomegranate, with subtle gunsmoke edging and slate texture. The team passed through the vineyard in successive times to ensure bunches came in as soon as they were ripe, and ensured reductive winemaking in individually temperature-controlled barrels to keep emphasis on fruit and aromatics. Harvest August 25 to 31, earliest ever. 3.2ph, 65% new oak. It's gourmet, with the texture and flesh that is a signature of the vintage, but never less than enjoyable. Drinking range: 2023 - 2030 Rating: 94 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (Apr 2023)

Release date: 12/6/2023

70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon. Cask sample. Light nose but a very convincingly mineral palate. Some real delicacy. How did they manage that? Sleek and smoky. A wine for white-burgundy lovers …70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon. Cask sample. Light nose but a very convincingly mineral palate. Some real delicacy. How did they manage that? Sleek and smoky. A wine for white-burgundy lovers … Very juicy. I suspect this will go through many stages. 14% Drinking range: 2025 - 2040 Rating: 17+ Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (May 2023)

Release date: 7/6/2023

The white wine of Malartic-Lagravière is as usual dominated by sauvignon (76%). The profile is very aromatic with notes of flowers such as acacia and honeysuckle, as well as honey. The texture andThe white wine of Malartic-Lagravière is as usual dominated by sauvignon (76%). The profile is very aromatic with notes of flowers such as acacia and honeysuckle, as well as honey. The texture and flavours on the palate echo the suave character of the aromas, producing a very friendly, savoury, long and elegant wine that should be ready to drink quite early. Rating: 92-93 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)

Release date: 6/6/2023

This has a plenty of lift and pep, with aromatic white fruits giving lift to juicy pear and apricot fruits, sun-sweetened but with grip and character. 40% new oak, from 11ha of vines located in theThis has a plenty of lift and pep, with aromatic white fruits giving lift to juicy pear and apricot fruits, sun-sweetened but with grip and character. 40% new oak, from 11ha of vines located in the communes of Cussac and Saint­ Christoly. Drinking range: 2023 - 2027 Rating: 91 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (Apr 2023)

Release date: 23/5/2023

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Latour Martillac displays aromas of cassis, blueberry, raspberry, licorice, menthol, iris and violet. Medium toA blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Latour Martillac displays aromas of cassis, blueberry, raspberry, licorice, menthol, iris and violet. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is perfectly balanced, fleshy in the mid-palate and seamless with a moderately concentrated and elegant texture. The new winery allows for more accuracy during the winemaking process, and it is noticeable. Rating: 91-93 Yohan Castaing, www.robertparker.com (Apr 2023)

Release date: 12/5/2023

Coming from old vines between 45 and 60 years old that are likely to have resisted the heat of the vintage better, this has both complexity and depth of flavour, with juicy white pear, saffron andComing from old vines between 45 and 60 years old that are likely to have resisted the heat of the vintage better, this has both complexity and depth of flavour, with juicy white pear, saffron and mandarin zest. Still a richer expression than in fresher years like 2021, but plenty to enjoy, with oyster shell salinity on the finish. 30% in new barrels, 70% from barrels of one vintage Drinking range: 2023 - 2030Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (Jul 2023)

Release date: 10/5/2023

A blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Sémillon, the 2022 de Fieuzal Blanc exhibits aromas of spring flowers, lemon oil, al dente pear and peach with flinty hints. Juicy, round and deep, fleshy andA blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Sémillon, the 2022 de Fieuzal Blanc exhibits aromas of spring flowers, lemon oil, al dente pear and peach with flinty hints. Juicy, round and deep, fleshy and fresh with a medium to full-bodied palate, it has a slightly phenolic finish. The aging process should reduce the slight austerity and bring more flesh and substance. Rating: 93-95 Yohan Castaing, www.robertparker.com (Apr 2023)

A blend of 53.7% Sauvignon Blanc and 46.3% Sémillon, the 2022 La Clarté de Haut-Brion has a delicate yet lively bouquet intermingling aromas of lemon, lime tree, perfectly ripe pear and springA blend of 53.7% Sauvignon Blanc and 46.3% Sémillon, the 2022 La Clarté de Haut-Brion has a delicate yet lively bouquet intermingling aromas of lemon, lime tree, perfectly ripe pear and spring flowers. Medium to full-bodied, juicy and energetic, it's a fresh, perfectly balanced wine with a delicate, fruity and slightly tannic finish. Rating: 91-93 Yohan Castaing, www.robertparker.com (Apr 2023)

100% Sauvignon Blanc. 14 hl/ha. Picked 18 August. 20% new oak. Will be bottled in June 2023. 13.4% alc. pH 3.18. This wine represents 50% of the harvest. Pavillon Blanc was100% Sauvignon Blanc. 14 hl/ha. Picked 18 August. 20% new oak. Will be bottled in June 2023. 13.4% alc. pH 3.18. This wine represents 50% of the harvest. Pavillon Blanc was picked after the rain in August, allowing it to retain stunning freshness and epic acidity. This is a laser-sighted wine with long, sweeping citrus notes and discreet florals, and all of these notes face in the same direction, travelling along the same tracks. This is a gorgeous wine packed with tension and finesse, and it is also instantly delicious. It will perform the great trick of drinking well in its youth and ageing brilliantly. There is a libidinous hint of saltiness here, which coincidentally pops up in the Château Margaux reds, making Pavillon Blanc gloriously mouth-watering and uncommonly refreshing. Rating: 19 Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2023)

The 2022 Valandraud Blanc beautifully marries textural resonance and energy. Exotic white flowers, orchard fruit, tangerine peel and a kiss of spice all run through this gorgeous dry white. BriskThe 2022 Valandraud Blanc beautifully marries textural resonance and energy. Exotic white flowers, orchard fruit, tangerine peel and a kiss of spice all run through this gorgeous dry white. Brisk acids wrap all together nicely. Drinking range: 2025 - 2030 Rating: 92-94 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (May 2023)