Château Saransot-Dupré Blanc Listrac-Médoc 2022Made with the white Bordeaux classics, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Fermented separately and aged on the lees before combining to give added elegance and complexity This wine boasts a charming appearance with its pale lemon straw hue. A delightful freshness greets the nose, unveiling a rich tapestry of aromas, including melon, pear, green apple, and a touch of mint. The palate is equally refreshing and captivating, echoing the aromatic nose. Vibrant

pear and jasmine on the  nose with a long chalky finish

has 28 days of maceration on the skins

Dried cherries

who made the estate the icon it is today

This Chardonnay features a harmonious blend of fresh fruit

and allows for a natural extraction without excessive punch downs to achieve deliciously balanced tannins

Now run by Paolo Meroi

Readers will need to give the 2012 a few years to develop more flavor complexity

the ripe fruitiness is balanced by a lovely citrus peel-like bitterness on the finish

un-showy but thoroughly satisfying red and white Burgundies

with lovely smooth tannins and fresh acidity

smoke and meaty notes all come together on a full-bodied palate with an abundance of firm yet fine tannin