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98 Robert Parker
This full-bodied blend of 54% Sauvignon Blanc and 46% Semillon has a level of concentration and intensity that makes it the dry white wine of the vintage. Loads of minerality, a hint of subtle spice, but mostly just pure orange marmalade, candle wax, honeysuckle and caramelized melons make for a full-bodied, distinctive style of wine to drink over the next 50+ years.
96 Wine Spectator
Remarkably polished and lush, with creamed white peach, grapefruit curd and heather honey notes, followed by a rapier of crème fraîche, green almond and chamomile flavors that drives through the finish. Weighty, pure and supple, featuring echoes of white truffle and toasted macadamia nut flickering in the background. Sports ample toast on the finish, bound to be soaked up in the cellar thanks to this wine's amazing definition and cut. Best from 2016 through 2030. JM
18 Rene Gabriel
46 % Sémillon, 64 % Sauvignon Blanc. Noch leicht milchiges Gelb mit dezent grünlichem Schimmer. Dichtes Bouquet, deutliche Akazien- und Harznoten in der weissen Fruchtfolge. Dicht auch im Gaumen, zeigt eine geniale Konzentration an weissem Pfirsich und erfrischenden, aber reifen Agrumen, noch eine fein mehlige Textur zeigend mit einer schon fast zarten Bitterkeit darin. Das schafft er sicher raus in den nächsten Jahren der Flaschenreife.
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Château Haut Brion
One of the four original properties classified as a First Growth in the famous 1855 Classification, Château Haut-Brion is even more unique for the fact that they were the only property outside of Médoc to be included. The château has had a long history in viticulture, dating further back than its Médoc Grand Cru Classé counterparts, making this estate a true Graves idol. Situated just southwest of Bordeaux’s city center, the 51-hectare property belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Dominated by red plantings, a mere three hectares of vineyards are dedicated to the growth of their lightly oaked white varieties, Sémillion and Sauvignon Blanc. Today the property is under the same ownership as Château La Mission Haut-Brion and La Tour Haut-Brion. The Dillon family is represented by Prince Robert Dillon of Luxembourg who now runs the estate. When compared to the larger First Growths, Château Haut-Brion has a rather small production of magnificent reds and whites. The estate’s second wine, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion can almost rival the exquisite Grand Vin, Haut-Brion that contains a high percentage of Merlot. The château also produces a barrel-fermented Haut-Brion Blanc, along with a second white, made from both Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, labeled as La Clarté de Haut-Brion.