Tasting Notes

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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 09 May 24
The 2023 Lespault-Martillac Blanc waltzes out with flamboyant notes of honeysuckle, fresh white peaches, and lemon curd plus hints of yuzu zest, lime leaves, and Marcona almonds. The medium-bodied palate is packed with stone fruit flavors, framed by a satiny texture and great tension, finishing long and fragrant. The blend is 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2030
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Yohan Castaing - 09 Apr 26
Notes of fresh licorice, white fruits, Anjou pear and creamy new oak introduce the 2023 Blanc from Lespault-Martillac, a medium- to full-bodied wine that is satiny and seamless, built around an enveloping core of fruit, lively acids and a saline, mouthwatering finish. It's a charming, beautifully balanced blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2033
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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 13 Mar 26
The 2023 Lespault-Martillac Blanc is soft, open-knit and creamy. Marzipan, white flowers, tangerine oil and citrus are all finely knit. Gentle, caressing contours frame the mid-palate and finish as this subtle dry white shows off its considerable charms. Tasted two times.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2035
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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 22 Feb 26
Deft, vertical, impressive wet stone minerality, this has lift and cheer, if clear straw and wax character on the finish, 33% new oak for again.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2030
Pessac-Léognan Fine Wine

Pessac-Leognan

Pessac-Léognan, an esteemed Bordeaux appellation in the Graves region, is renowned for both red and white wines. The reds are elegant and complex, with earthy notes, blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and graphite, supported by refined tannins and excellent ageing potential. The whites, primarily from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, are fresh, aromatic, and balanced, with citrus, tropical fruit, and floral notes, plus a creamy texture from barrel ageing. Top producers include Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, and Château Pape Clément.