Latour Martillac Blanc 2018 (1.5L)

93-94 JS / 91-94 WS / 91-93 WA / 92 DE / 88-91 VM

This is an intense, mineral and acidity-driven white, showing dried fruit, such as lemon and pineapple. Medium to full body. Bright finish. - James Suckling

Peach, clementine, heather and almond notes are melding here, with a light zingy aspect giving the finish enough cut and drive. - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

The Latour Martillac 2018 Blanc has an expressive nose of fresh grapefruit, white peaches and lemon juice with hints of lime leaves and chalk dust. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers great intensity with loads of minerally sparks and a long, zesty finish. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate

Ripe stone fruit flavours show the warmth of the summer but there's a lovely sense of restraint and freshness in this good quality wine. It has a touch of bitterness, which gives focus to the finish. Successful in both colours in 2018. 50hl/ha yield. 25% new oak. 3.13pH. - Jane Anson, Decanter

A powerful, structured white, the 2018 Latour-Martillac Blanc has a real feeling of density to it. Citrus, white flowers and mint all take shape in the glass, but it is the wine's textural resonance that stands out most. Some rough edges remain, but hopefully élevage will take care of them. More than anything else, it appears these old vines on clay handled the rigors of the growing season pretty well. The blend is 54% Sauvignon Blanc and 46% Sémillon.- Antonio Galloni