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Whether you seek the raw vitality of a Sancerre or the poised evolution of a Pessac-Léognan, Sauvignon Blanc reminds us that great grapes reward both instant thrill and patient discovery.\u003c\/h6\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"los-vascos-sauvignon-blanc-white-wine","title":"Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eLos Vascos’ Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes purchased on long term contracts with growers in the Casablanca Valley. The vintages all offer very pure fruit and a lively, refreshing palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine has remarkable aromatic expression in the bouquet with lemon, grapefruit and exotic fruit enhanced by the characteristic boxwood aroma of the Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2023\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 90:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refreshing guava, gooseberries, green apples and green olives. Crisp, bone-dry and elegant on the palate, showing punchy acidity and lightness. Simple and a little light, but certainly gastronomic and should go very well with most seafood. Sustainable. Drink now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast 89:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made with organic grapes from a cool-climate region, this Sauvignon Blanc offers pleasant aromas of green peas and celery. 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The two properties are separated only by the road leading from Saint-Emilion to Pomerol. A genuine variation, in white, of the identity of Cheval Blanc, this wine is a blend of some 12 different plots, on sandy and clay soils, where 80% sauvignon blanc and 20% sémillon fit perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020: A particularly successful vintage for Le Petit Cheval blanc, with bergamot, citrus, slightly grapefruit, fruity touches of pear, white flesh fruit. Freshness and a mineral note that probably comes from the ageing in large vessels. The nose is bright, fresh, precise and clean. The palate is vibrant, with a beautiful attack, freshness, tension, a relatively strong acidity, salinity and nice bitters that lengthen the mouth, and which compose with a beautiful volume, wide, creamy. A very nice balance for a wine that is already accessible, from its youngest age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2020\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 96:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather tropical fruit aromas like pineapple and mangoes, as well as white peaches and lemons with hints of stones and minerals. It’s full-bodied with plenty of fruit, yet it’s fresh and steely. Lots of white peaches at the end. Hints of lees too, like bread dough. 80% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 96:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2020 Le Petit Cheval Blanc is fabulous. Rich, creamy and wonderfully expansive, the 2020 is just gorgeous. Lemon confit, white flowers, passion fruit and a touch of oak all grace this wonderfully expressive dry white from Cheval Blanc. I especially like how the 2020 gains freshness with aeration, always a good sign with whites. There's tremendous precision and class here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2021\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 90:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich and exotic blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, the 2021 Le Petit Cheval Blanc bursts with aromas of green mango, passion fruit, lime and white flowers, followed by a medium-bodied, ample and fleshy palate that's satiny, textural and perfumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 94:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 Le Petit Cheval (Blanc) is fabulous. Silky and intensely aromatic, with tons of Sauvignon Blanc character, the 2021 is all raciness. Pear, slate, mint, crushed rocks, lime and white pepper abound, all framed by brisk acids and gorgeous saline undertones. 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Lime, passionfruit, guava, and honey-dew melon leap from the glass in this powerful statement of New Zealand’s famous sauvignon blanc expression. Beyond, the palate is rich, layered and juicy. A moreish acidity runs the length of this wine, all the way though to its mouth-watering finish. Deliciousness redefined, Estate Sauvignon Blanc has arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2024\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear and vivid, this has a floral character of lilacs and honeysuckle as well as hints of crushed stones. Medium-bodied with tangy acidity and sliced apples and pears. Mineral undertones. Green melon at the end. Very subtle and flavorful. Aged on the lees in stainless steel. Lovely depth of fruit here. 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Barrel ferment and lees work emphasizes all of the above. The 905 clone plays a role in the texture of the wine here. This is one of the best Cape Crest releases—and from a challenging season too. The wine goes a long way toward proving the theory that great producers prevail no matter the season, and a large part of that is the extensive work conducted in the vineyard. The years of research and development into vine and soil health, cover crops and canopy management has come home to roost in this season. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 94:\u003c\/strong\u003e This shows complex, subtle aromas of pears, kiwis and creme brulee as well as hints of fresh herbs. Coriander and fennel leaves. Medium- to full-bodied, this is creamy yet tangy with sliced and dried lemons and a long, flavorful finish. Excellent density but not at all heavy. 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Quarin, professional wine writer, about the 2015 vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 - The wine is pale yellow. The nose is already very expressive with notes of yellow fruits (peach, apricot), white flowers (acacias, orange blossom), and a beautiful elegance of citrus fruits. The aromatic on the palate is similar to the one on the nose with yellow fruits, floral notes, and we perceive a greater complexity with more mineral, spicy notes while flint stones give the signature of our great terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 95:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2019 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc has turned out very well in bottle, reflecting the estate's volition to craft more structured, age-worthy whites. Offering up aromas of gooseberry, nectarine, mint and lemongrass mingled with hints of pastry cream, almond paste and smoke, it's full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with a textural attack that segues into a fleshy but promisingly tightly wound mid-palate, concluding with a saline finish. As usual, the blend features a small percentage of Sauvignon Gris, which brings more dry extract to the ensemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 97:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of dried apples, pears and peaches with crushed stones. Fresh flowers, such as lilacs. Full-bodied with layers of fruit and a fresh, creamy palate that continues on for minutes. A refined, precise, and polished Smith. Tight at the end. Needs two or three years to open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 95:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2019 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is almost identical to the sample bottle that I received last year. On the nose, mirabelle, orange blossom, jasmine and wild peach scents burst from the glass, then gain more refinement with air. The palate is very well balanced, with superb acidity that cuts through the concentrated flavors of pineapple, tangerine, white peach, and just the right amount of bitterness on the finish to bring you back for another sip. 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Minerality is also present from a salty, wet stone cleanliness that lingers on the tongue. Interesting and complex with a dynamic acidity and freshness. Very enjoyable. Ageing 40% new oak for 10 months and five months in vats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 95:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 Blanc from Smith Haut Lafitte is an impressive effort this year, evoking aromas of white fruits, pear, white peach, spices and spring flowers. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it's rich and concentrated with ripe acids enhanced by beautiful, chalky dry extracts, culminating in a long, saline and lovely oaky finish. This white wine always rewards patience and marries tension and charm to pleasing effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 98:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sliced apples and pears with lemon blossoms and hints of dried pineapple and flint follow through to a medium body with brightness and energy. The finish is impressive with white pepper, crushed sea salt and spice. Really great finish here. All about energy. 90% sauvignon blanc, 5% semillon and 5% sauvignon gris. Better after 2028 but already a joy to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 96:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is superb. What a wine. Rich, ample and creamy, with striking balance, the 2022 dazzles from start to finish. Ripe pear, tangerine peel, chamomile, mint and a kiss of spice all meld together in a stunning Blanc that belies the warm, dry year. 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It prances out of the glass with gregarious scents of white peaches, pear tart and preserved lemons plus nuances of lime leaves, crushed rocks and honeycomb. The medium to full-bodied palate is tightly wound at this nascent stage, revealing layers of stone fruit and citrusy flavors with mineral accents and a long, savory finish. 780 cases are due to be made.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinous 95:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 2019 La Proportion Dorée is fabulous, as it has been now for the last few years. Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle add layers to a core of Sémillon. A rare white of pedigree and distinction, La Proportion Dorée is super-impressive in this tasting. 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Its colour changes over the years from the brightness of dawn to the darkness of dusk, and from shimmering straw yellow to golden-brown with amber and caramel highlights, and then to mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château d'Yquem is the only wine to hold a \u003cstrong\u003e\"Premier Cru Classé Supérieur\"\u003c\/strong\u003e rating, placing it at the absolute pinnacle of sweet white wines. Best served cold at 8 degrees. As an aperitif, with fresh fruits, cheese, sushi, savoury white meat and chicken dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2001: A picture perfect growing season, with a dry month of September (sunny and moderately warm) that was ideal for retaining acidity and freshness. A few showers came at just the right time and an anticyclone completed a fortuitous set of circumstances that induced widespread botrytisation. The grapes showed rare concentration and great purity. 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The aromatics are practically identical and likewise the palate, but this bottle, which had been decanted, displays a scintilla more tension, perhaps more \"vibrancy\" that so effortlessly counterbalances the richness. Irrespective of points, it is simply one of the most magnificent wines of any kind that can pass your lips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 98:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright medium gold. Voluptuous yet vibrant nose, with aromas of peach, mandarins, honey and crème brûlée. It’s markedly sweet, with 150g\/L of residual sugar, but exquisite acidity keeps it taut and textured. Very elegant, no trace of heaviness, and the finish is lifted, poised and very long. 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Wonderful freshness and textural complexity, in spite of the considerable concentration and extravagance. Very suave and sensual finish that goes on and on. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 95:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2016 Yquem was picked from 27 September until 4 November after drought-like conditions in the summer. It has an attractive nose with white chocolate, chamomile and Chinese white tea infusing the honeyed fruit. Very well defined and focused with more cohesion than previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening that demonstrates a little more weight than the 2015, a fine bead of acidity and touches of ginger and lemongrass enlivening the finish. I feel this has gained a bit more complexity in recent years. Tasted at the château.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 97:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite a rich botrytis character, this balances impact with delicacy. Clear citrus on the nose with a hint of flint and smoke, allowing the soft white flowers and lime blossom to steal up on you slowly. There are caramel notes through the mid-palate and great persistency, as ever. Extremely elegant. This was the driest summer since 1898, and the harvest at Yquem lasted a full two months, from 4th September (for the dry white Y d'Yquem) through to 4th November for the final selection of botrytis berries. The final yield is 20hl\/ha, the highest in recent years against their average of 9hl\/ha, with 40% going into the grand vin compared to 50% last year. 135g\/l residual sugar and 3.9pH. 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. 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Yquem’s natural power is here masterfully harnessed by the vintage’s freshness and tension, revealing an aesthetic of precision and vibrancy encountered only in the estate’s greatest years—made all the more remarkable by the fact that the château now achieves even higher levels of concentration than a decade ago, without any perceptible increase in sweetness on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 100:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect aromas carry through to every milliliter of this wine, showing intense orange peel, honey, butterscotch, saffron, smoke and peat, with hints of coffee and dried apples. Full-bodied but weightless and silky, with an excellent balance of fruit, sweetness and spices. Some peanut brittle, dried oranges and lemons at the end. I can’t get over how wonderful this is now, but it can age forever. 154 g\/L residual sugar. 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