2021, Aile d'Argent 1er Cru Classé, BORDEAUX BlancBordeaux Blanc Blend: Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Smillon Beautiful intensity and grip through the palate, this shows white pear, juicy citrus, and slate filled salinity on the finish. Great stuff, with teasingly drawn out flavours, lift and tension, and hidden depths. Some frost meant the yields were lower than normal at 32hl h. 15% malolactic fermentation to soften the acidities, with Sauvignon Gris vines included within the

It is certainly a wine for laying down which is characterized by great freshness

this time more on the fruit than the wood

Great balance

but carries the weight well

which is extremely focused yet unconcerned about showing off

pure and fresh

and the most beautifully drawn out finish

Grapes are selected and sourced from the best five vineyards

The depths are evident in the velvety texture and colour

It is a little taut on the finish in its tannic structure and no question majors more heavily on the cool blue fruit character than we have seen with this property in recent years

round and concentrated which dances around in the mouth - In short

mineral tannins