Dry Whites

Most dry whites in the 2022 vintage are rich, open-knit and for the short term. The heat pushed the fruit flavours of some more toward the tropical spectrum, but some Châteaux, through sheer hard work (and we assume some wizardry) were able to tame this and create wines with wonderful balance. A special hat-tip to Domaine de Chevalier, who produced a white wine of defiantly high quality – equalling some of their best ever vintages.

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2022 CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION BLANC Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

2022 CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION BLANC Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

Release date: 21/6/2023

Perhaps it's because of the drought-affected vintage, or it could be due to the fantastic terroir of La Mission Haut-Brion, but in any case, the 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is especiallyPerhaps it's because of the drought-affected vintage, or it could be due to the fantastic terroir of La Mission Haut-Brion, but in any case, the 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is especially aromatically expressive, bursting with lively aromas of pear, linen, smoke, gunflint, lemon and spring flowers. Medium to full-bodied, crystalline and pure, it's tensile and seamless, with impressively vibrant acids and a saline finish. Rating: 94-96 Yohan Castaing, www.robertparker.com (Apr 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU HAUT BRION BLANC Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

Release date: 21/6/2023

Nectarine, peach pit, biscuit, liquorice root, charcoal, gunsmoke, this is a thoroughly well structured white wine that has 3.3ph, a little higher than in some vintages but delivers grip, freshness,Nectarine, peach pit, biscuit, liquorice root, charcoal, gunsmoke, this is a thoroughly well structured white wine that has 3.3ph, a little higher than in some vintages but delivers grip, freshness, complexity and ageing ability. 41.9% new oak. Harvest August 16 to 23. Drinking range: 2023 - 2032 Rating: 95 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2023)

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2022 AILE D'ARGENT Château Mouton Rothschild

2022 AILE D'ARGENT Château Mouton Rothschild

Release date: 20/6/2023

52% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon Gris, 1% Muscadelle. Cask sample. Pretty floral nose with a herbaceous edge. Fleshy but firm on the palate, the oak lending structure. Bitter-dry,52% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon Gris, 1% Muscadelle. Cask sample. Pretty floral nose with a herbaceous edge. Fleshy but firm on the palate, the oak lending structure. Bitter-dry, stony finish. Not flabby but misses some zest and length. (JL) 13.7% Drinking range: 2024 - 2030 Rating: 16 James Lawther MW, www.JancisRobinson.com (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE BLANC Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

2022 CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE BLANC Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

Release date: 19/6/2023

This has structure and depth, serious tension, with slate, vibrant citrus, graphite, white pear, apricot, aniseed, liquorice, star anise, creamy but with a slice of steel that cuts through it.This has structure and depth, serious tension, with slate, vibrant citrus, graphite, white pear, apricot, aniseed, liquorice, star anise, creamy but with a slice of steel that cuts through it. Brilliant quality, this is a standout white. Harvest August 18 to September 2. 50% new oak. Technical director Fabien Teitgen. Drinking range: 2023 - 2032 Rating: 96 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2023)

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2022 LE PETIT SMITH HAUT LAFITTE Blanc Pessac-Léognan

2022 LE PETIT SMITH HAUT LAFITTE Blanc Pessac-Léognan

Release date: 19/6/2023

Pretty apples, pears and lemons with crushed stone. Medium to full body. Creamy texture. Bright and lively acidity at the end. 80% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon.Pretty apples, pears and lemons with crushed stone. Medium to full body. Creamy texture. Bright and lively acidity at the end. 80% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2023)

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2022 BLANC DE LYNCH BAGES Château Lynch Bages

2022 BLANC DE LYNCH BAGES Château Lynch Bages

Release date: 13/6/2023

The 2022 Blanc de Lynch-Bages is bright and nicely focused, with tons of Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavors driving the blend. Citrus, white flowers, mint, chalk and tomato leaf are very nicelyThe 2022 Blanc de Lynch-Bages is bright and nicely focused, with tons of Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavors driving the blend. Citrus, white flowers, mint, chalk and tomato leaf are very nicely delineated. The 2022 has just been bottled, but its freshness is notable. Drinking range: 2023 - 2027 Rating: 92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2023)

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2022 DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER Blanc Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

2022 DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER Blanc Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

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)

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2022 CHÂTEAU MALARTIC LAGRAVIÈRE Blanc Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

2022 CHÂTEAU MALARTIC LAGRAVIÈRE Blanc Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

Release date: 7/6/2023

Very sophisticated and structured yet weightless and agile, with a finesse, precision and length that is so wonderful. So precise and complex with vivid acidity and length. Such clarity. ReallyVery sophisticated and structured yet weightless and agile, with a finesse, precision and length that is so wonderful. So precise and complex with vivid acidity and length. Such clarity. Really excited about this one. Rating: 97-98 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2023)

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2022 ARUMS DE LAGRANGE Château Lagrange

2022 ARUMS DE LAGRANGE Château Lagrange

Release date: 6/6/2023

The 2022 Les Arums de Lagrange offers light orchard fruit and lanolin scents on the nose. The palate is nicely weighted in the mouth. Tropical hints of passion fruit and pineapple emerge toward aThe 2022 Les Arums de Lagrange offers light orchard fruit and lanolin scents on the nose. The palate is nicely weighted in the mouth. Tropical hints of passion fruit and pineapple emerge toward a "punter friendly" finish. Drinking range: 2024 - 2029 Rating: 87-89 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU LATOUR MARTILLAC Blanc Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

Release date: 23/5/2023

Subtle in a reserved manner, this white of some substance is gradually settling down, already showing great shape and coherence. It has remarkable grip and the balance between sauvignon (52%) andSubtle in a reserved manner, this white of some substance is gradually settling down, already showing great shape and coherence. It has remarkable grip and the balance between sauvignon (52%) and semillon (48%) is perfect. But this is in no way a varietal wine, neither is it exuberant. Its destiny is the future. Rating: 93-95 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU SUDUIRAUT Vieilles Vignes Grand Vin Sec

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)

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2022 CHÂTEAU DE FIEUZAL Blanc Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

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)

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2022 LA CLARTÉ DE HAUT BRION Graves

2022 LA CLARTÉ DE HAUT BRION Graves

53.7% Semillon, 46.3% Sauvignon Blanc 38.2% new oak. 13.8% alc. Spotlessly clean and genuinely exciting, lemon grass, Nashi pear and green apple tones soothe the palate and bring a degree of53.7% Semillon, 46.3% Sauvignon Blanc 38.2% new oak. 13.8% alc. Spotlessly clean and genuinely exciting, lemon grass, Nashi pear and green apple tones soothe the palate and bring a degree of lushness and texture to this wine. The crisp acidity looms, drawing all of the luxurious elements back together. In order to capture this wine’s extraordinary energy, they will bottle it soon, preserving this acidity and enabling it to develop further in the bottle. Clarté is a bright, clean, fresh style instead of a weightier, more dense model, making it a delicious and mouth-watering wine. Rating: 18 Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2023)

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2022 PAVILLON BLANC du Château Margaux

2022 PAVILLON BLANC du Château Margaux

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)

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2022 CHÂTEAU VALANDRAUD Blanc Saint Emilion

2022 CHÂTEAU VALANDRAUD Blanc Saint Emilion

A serious and very linear white with fine phenolics that run the length of the wine. Medium to full body. Complex fruit character of melon, grapefruit and peaches. Excellent finish. Dry andA serious and very linear white with fine phenolics that run the length of the wine. Medium to full body. Complex fruit character of melon, grapefruit and peaches. Excellent finish. Dry and energetic. 40% sauvignon gris, 40% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon. Rating: 96-97 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2023)

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