Dry Whites

Release date: 2/6/2025

100 SB 13% Vivid Sauvignon aroma with green fruit, citrus blossom and some exotic almost tropical fruit notes. Barely the hint of oak underneath all this. Very juicy and richly textured in the100 SB 13% Vivid Sauvignon aroma with green fruit, citrus blossom and some exotic almost tropical fruit notes. Barely the hint of oak underneath all this. Very juicy and richly textured in the mouth with a little more apple and pear freshness. In fact the acidity is lower this year (with a pH of 3.2), but the level of malic acid is higher creating the perception of more, and certainly crisper, acidity. Some chalky phenolics on the finish with great length and poise. A real success and with higher yields than normal - for once rain saved the day. Rating: 93 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 30/5/2025

The 2024 Latour-Martillac Blanc has a composed and more complex bouquet than some of its peers: hints of apricot, pear and a touch of beeswax emerge with time. The oak is nicely integrated. TheThe 2024 Latour-Martillac Blanc has a composed and more complex bouquet than some of its peers: hints of apricot, pear and a touch of beeswax emerge with time. The oak is nicely integrated. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity. This is a little more lime-driven than expected, but there is fine tension towards the finish and decent length. Good potential. Drinking range: 2030 - 2055 Rating: 92-94 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)

Release date: 20/5/2025

Palest gold in colour, beautiful quality, has intensity and grip, it hugs on to the palate, delivering white peaches, pear, apple orchard, fragrant and charming, with a sweet apricot puree and bitterPalest gold in colour, beautiful quality, has intensity and grip, it hugs on to the palate, delivering white peaches, pear, apple orchard, fragrant and charming, with a sweet apricot puree and bitter fennel on the finish. Acidity and structure a little more pronounced here than on La Mission, clearly will go the distance, if a touch less charming right now. 40% new oak, harvest September 2 to 10. 3.22ph. 38hl/h yield Drinking range: 2026 - 2038 Rating: 95 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 20/5/2025

The quality of the fruit is great, with beautiful depth and clarity. The acidity is quite bright, and there is enough substance and beautiful texture on the palate to keep it balanced. Long andThe quality of the fruit is great, with beautiful depth and clarity. The acidity is quite bright, and there is enough substance and beautiful texture on the palate to keep it balanced. Long and subtle at this stage, but the potential is huge, with a style that's really minerally and classic. 59% semillon and 41% sauvignon blanc. Rating: 97-98 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)

Release date: 15/5/2025

Slate and gunsmoke reduction, alongside savoury grip and juice, lovely quality, white flowers, apple blossom, lime zest, great lift and quality, reserved, structured, plenty of ageing potential andSlate and gunsmoke reduction, alongside savoury grip and juice, lovely quality, white flowers, apple blossom, lime zest, great lift and quality, reserved, structured, plenty of ageing potential and hidden depths that promise future growth, and it works. 41 hl/ha, Jean-Jacques Bonnie owner with his sister Véronique. Drinking range: 2025 - 2030 Rating: 94 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 15/5/2025

73 SB 15 Sem 12 SG 13.2% Super-fresh grapefruit and lime leaf aromas leap from the glass. Some pear and apple fruit with lovely chalky phenolic hints and a good balance of fruit to acidity. Very73 SB 15 Sem 12 SG 13.2% Super-fresh grapefruit and lime leaf aromas leap from the glass. Some pear and apple fruit with lovely chalky phenolic hints and a good balance of fruit to acidity. Very good this year. Rating: 91 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 14/5/2025

Full of character, intense, grippy, green apple, white pear, white peach, unripe mango, sage and saffron and just so juicy on the finish. Great potential, clear ageing ability, fragrant andFull of character, intense, grippy, green apple, white pear, white peach, unripe mango, sage and saffron and just so juicy on the finish. Great potential, clear ageing ability, fragrant and confident. Harvest 4 to 19 September. 33% new oak. Drinking range: 2025 - 2038 Rating: 94 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 13/5/2025

54.5 SB 33 Sem 12.5 SG 12.8% Very exuberant aromas of sweet lime and elderflower. Very Sauvignon and bursting with summer flowers. In the mouth the wine is, as usual, rich and rounded with jasmine54.5 SB 33 Sem 12.5 SG 12.8% Very exuberant aromas of sweet lime and elderflower. Very Sauvignon and bursting with summer flowers. In the mouth the wine is, as usual, rich and rounded with jasmine and greengage. A lick of fresh phenolic on the finish. Very good. Rating: 91 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 6/5/2025

77 SB 12 Muscadelle 11 Sem 12.5% Lots of lovely bright Sauvignon characters with gooseberry and lime. Broad with some chalky lime phenolic and a hint of lemon verbena. This is less exuberant than77 SB 12 Muscadelle 11 Sem 12.5% Lots of lovely bright Sauvignon characters with gooseberry and lime. Broad with some chalky lime phenolic and a hint of lemon verbena. This is less exuberant than normal and somehow better for that - fresher and more crisp. Shows that this is a terrific vintage for the whites, especially in the Médoc, and is already drinking well now (already bottled). Rating: 90 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 6/5/2025

The 2024 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Sémillon, matured in 50% new oak. It needed a bit of aeration in the glass, eventually revealing scentsThe 2024 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Sémillon, matured in 50% new oak. It needed a bit of aeration in the glass, eventually revealing scents of Anjou pear, gooseberry, white flowers and light flinty aromas. The palate is well balanced with lilting nectarine, pear and stem ginger notes. Fine weight and depth, with a judicious touch of spice towards the finish. The sapidity and linearity of this impressive Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc mean it should repay cellaring. Drinking range: 2027 - 2050 Rating: 94-96 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)

Release date: 6/5/2025

80 Sauvignon Blanc, 20 Semillon: 50% new oak: 12.8% alc: Harvested between 29 August and 13 September

The perfect balance between Sauvignon tanginess and mid-palate Semillon80 Sauvignon Blanc, 20 Semillon: 50% new oak: 12.8% alc: Harvested between 29 August and 13 September

The perfect balance between Sauvignon tanginess and mid-palate Semillon plushness is simply stunning. This glittering jewel is a phenomenal example of a spectacular ‘second wine’. This ‘chip off the SHL block’ will drink early and possess the ability to age like clockwork. It is lighter and more dynamic at this stage than the Grand Vin, so this is the elite pick for at least the next five years while SHL Blanc enjoys its slumber. 18.5/20 QP Rating: 18.5 Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2025)

Release date: 30/4/2025

Excellent depth and finesse. Pure and medium- to full-bodied, with intense flavors and fresh but taut acidity. Long, fresh, lightly creamy finish. No malolactic fermentation. 56% semillon and 44%Excellent depth and finesse. Pure and medium- to full-bodied, with intense flavors and fresh but taut acidity. Long, fresh, lightly creamy finish. No malolactic fermentation. 56% semillon and 44% sauvignon blanc. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 23/4/2025

Medium intensity pale gold colour, beautiful grip and lift on the attack, gentle wash of cloves and gunsmoke, this is super pretty, well placed with lift and pared back white peach and nectarineMedium intensity pale gold colour, beautiful grip and lift on the attack, gentle wash of cloves and gunsmoke, this is super pretty, well placed with lift and pared back white peach and nectarine flesh. A gourmet style of white in the vintage, great quality from estate director Stephen Carrier. Drinking range: 2025 - 2035 Rating: 94 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 27/1/2025

Kick of gunsmoke reduction on the opening, waves of white peach, apricot pit, sage, mouthwatering and precise. Easy to drink, and easy to share. Harvest August 28 to September 13. 3.89 TA. 3.15 pH.Kick of gunsmoke reduction on the opening, waves of white peach, apricot pit, sage, mouthwatering and precise. Easy to drink, and easy to share. Harvest August 28 to September 13. 3.89 TA. 3.15 pH. 70% in vats, 30% oak barrels, no new oak, 400l for Sauvignon Gris. Drinking range: 2025 - 2030 Rating: 93 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (Apr 2025)