94 Points It was with much anticipation that I tasted Chateau Mouton Rothschild’s Aile D’Argent 1993. This is the third vintage of the renowned Chateau’s white wine and made from young vines...
91 WS / 90+ VM Riveting acidity carries the sweet pea, chalk and kaffir lime notes in this superracy, light-bodied version. Very bright and engaging, with a chamomile note leading the way, followed by quinine,...
94 WE / 90-92 RP / 91-93 WA / 92 JS / 90 WS This is pure fruitiness but with a tense, tight structure underneath.The fresh exterior is all citrus fruits and acidity, while behind lies a texture that demands aging. It's...
93 JS Lots of lemon, lime and peaches. Apricots. Full body, bright acidity and mineral. Stone and green apple finish. Drink now. James Suckling
Fun to smell, with intriguing aromas of lemon, lime, and honeysuckle, but offers less on the palate. Medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and a lemony, creamy aftertaste. March, 1999. -James Suckling
94-96 RP / 92 JS Possibly the greatest Fieuzal since the legendary 1985, the 2013 boasts a light straw color with a greenish hue as well as a stunning perfume of tangerine oil, orange marmalade, citrus and honeysuckle...
98 JS / 95 WA#67 James Sucklings Top 100 Wines of 2017 98 Points James Suckling: This is so solid and structured. It’s bigger and better than most 2014s! What a wine. Full body with flavors of stones,...
98 JD / 98 JS / 96 AG / 95 WS / 95 WA / 95 DE / 93 WANM / 95-97 GV If I had to pick the white of the vintage, it would be the 2015 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc from proprietor Olivier Bernard. Based largely on Sauvignon Blanc...
"Herve Dubourdieu is a perfectionist and is guaranteed to make great wines. This Bordeaux Blend of 60% Semillion, 35% Sauvignon Blanc, and 5% Muscadelle has achieved a gorgeous harmony between viscosity and acidity. Pale in...
98 RP / 96 WS / 97-98 JS Easily the top wine of Pessac-L'ognan, the 2012 from Haut-Brion has extraordinary flesh and intensity, with an unctuousness and thickness that is almost hard to believe for a dry white wine. The high...
98 RP / 96 WS / 97-98 JS Easily the top wine of Pessac-L'ognan, the 2012 from Haut-Brion has extraordinary flesh and intensity, with an unctuousness and thickness that is almost hard to believe for a dry white wine. The...
96-97 JS / 93-96 AG / 92-94 WA Layered with a round and rich texture and body. Full and flavorful. Lots of dried-apple and pineapple character. Very long finish. Exotic and ripe. We will see which is better. - James...
The wine has a pale yellow brilliant color and a very fragrant nose that is fruity with a touch of white flowers. On the palate it is fresh with notes of citrus and has a very ample and mineral finish. -Winery
Direct, with lemon pulp and floral notes backed by a hint of gooseberry. - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator
98-99 JS This is dense like a Montrachet yet so minerally with crushed-stone undertones. Full-bodied, layered and powerful. A great glass of white wine. First time they used a majority of sauvignon blanc. - James...
A classic blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon. The 2012 La Rose Saint-Germain Bordeaux Blanc is vinified in stainless steel, its crisp and bright with overtones of citrus, white flowers and maybe just a touch of...
89 WS This has a flattering edge, with a light shortbread frame around a mix of yellow apple, mirabelle plum and salted butter flavors. The open-knit finish has a ginger hint. Drink now through 2018. 1,475 cases made. -...
91 WA / 90 RP / 89-91 WS Tasted blind at the 2005 Southwold tasting, the 2005 Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc has a lovely resinous, lightly honeyed bouquet with hints of toffee apple and nutmeg with just a touch of...
97 JS A white with beautiful density and bright fruit. Full body and bright acidity. Very long, tight and strong at the end. Muscular. This ages in a combination of large and small barrels. Pure sauvignon. First white from...
97 JS / 94 WA / 94 AG Aromas of dried mangoes, lemon rind and cream. Undertones of violets and lavender. Full-bodied and dense with great length. Lovely, fine phenolic tension. Beautiful structure. Amazing length. The...
95 RP / 94 WE / 92 WA A blend of 80% Sauvignon and 20% Semillon that hit 14% natural alcohol, this is serious wine boasting notes of lemon and lime marmalade intermixed with honeysuckle, a whiff of freshly cut grass and a...
91 RP / 90 WS / 90-93 VM Pretty lemon, dried flowers and dried citrus fruits on the nose. Full-bodied, with medium acidity and a lemony, white pepper and fruit finish. Best after 2005. - James Suckling, Wine Spectator Very...
96 VM / 96 JS / 95 JD / 94 WS / 93+ WA / 92 WANM / 17+ JR Margaux's 2015 Pavillon Blanc is superb. Remarkably pure and crystalline, especially for the year, the Pavillon Blanc proves to be utterly irresistible. Lemon peel,...
96 DE / 97-98 JS / 94-97 VM / 92-94 WA / 17 JR They started harvesting the whites here on 8th September, three or four days earlier than last year and earlier than planned after checking the acidity levels - an...
99 DE / 97-98 JS / 94-97 VM / 93-95 WA / 93-95 JD / 17.5 JR This is a wonderful Pavillon Blanc with great aromatics and powerful flavours that highlight how those cool summer nights have given real zip and freshness...
16 JR / 91-93 WE / 89-91 WS Smoky and a little reductive now. Strong vegetal notes and although the flavours on the palate are also in the green fruit spectrum, it is zesty and refreshing and persistent. Well done in a...
35% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Sauvignon Gris, 50% Semillon Tasting Notes: Clear color. Exotic fruit flavors of citrus, pineapple and grapefruit with floral aromas. Fresh, round and well balanced. Each variety brings its own...
97 JS / 93 WA / 93 WS This is best ygrec ever with pineapple and lemon. Full body yet vivid and fresh. Incredible energy and depth. Distinctive wine. - James Suckling The 2014 Ygrec is a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and...
95 WS / 92 WAThis offers creamed yellow apple, green melon and verbena notes surrounded by a brioche and salted butter frame. The long and flattering finish lets a second wave of coconut, candied lemon peel and heather glide...
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