186. Pagodes de Cos Blanc, Bordeaux “Offering up aromas of gooseberry, pear, lemon curd and pastry cream, the 2021 Pagodes de Cos Blanc is medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with a satiny attack that segues into a chalky mid-palate animated by tangy acids.” Drink 2024 - 2035 92 pts, Wine Advocate 435912 $125 187. Château Pape Clément Blanc, Pessac‑Léognan “The 2021 Pape Clément Blanc shows the tension and cut that this vintage could bring to dry white Bordeaux. Exhibiting aromas of gooseberries, nectarine, confit citrus and pastry cream, it’s medium to full-bodied, fleshy but incisive, with a textural attack and a bright, saline finish. It’s a blend of 72% Sauvignon Blanc, only 22% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 1% Muscadelle.” 93-94 pts, Wine Advocate 412409 $260 188. Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, Margaux “Pale lemon in the glass. Aromatic green/herbal edged nose, elderflower but not sweet, toasted pear and apple tatin, bitter lemon and peel. Tangy, sharp, bright and focussed, lovely hit of citric acid, gorgeous pineapple, tangy and so seductive before the honeyed, toast, caramelised lemons and quite bitter green fruit come in towards the sides and ends. A combination of richness and liveliness - the texture remains sleek and in one line, just the flavours change and evolve. The two are fighting a little now - one then the other. Feels serious and structured but with the most enticing bright, shiny juiciness, that makes your mouth water and want to take another sip straight away. Fun, fruity, sweet, salty, bitter, I love this, will be intriguing as to how it ages. Different style here, elegant but plucky, confident and totally drinkable.” Drink 2024 - 2040 96 pts, Decanter 324663 $650 189. Château Reynon Blanc, Bordeaux “The 2021 Reynon Blanc has an almost identical nose to the one I found en primeur , with perhaps a little more delineation. The palate is fresh and lime-driven on the entry and a crisp bead of acidity, very malic in style but with ample weight and body on the finish. Delicious.” Drink 2025 - 2030 91 pts, Vinous 435900 $35
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