2020, L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc, PESSAC-LÉOGNANBordeaux Blend: Sauvignon Blanc, Smillon. The 2020 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is bright, taut and nervy, almost surprisingly so for a second wine. Crushed rocks, lemon peel, mint, white pepper and sage lend tightness and energy. I won't be surprised if the 2020 turns out even better than this note suggests. I especially admire the tension here. 90 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous. The 2020 Esprit de Chevalier Blanc was picked from 25 August until 4

A change in style from past vintages and I like it

but it is the radiance of the year that is front and center

I was very pleasantly surprised by the bottled 2017 Vivaltus despite the fact that 2017 was a challenging year and was decimated by terrible frost in April that resulted in losses of up to 60% of the crop

the nose is completely locked-down to start

This Kirwan will give plenty of pleasure over 20-30 years

56ha of several parcels in the Mazis-Haut lieu-dit

yet it's compacted

lending this Pauillac freshness and tension

The 2022 Pensées de Lafleur unwinds in the glass with aromas of raspberries

Perfectly balanced acidity

charming white

the 2019 Napanook is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon