Les Charmes Godard Blanc 2021 (750ML)

93 WCI / 92 VM / 92 JA / 91 DE / 91 JD / 90 WA / 90 WS / 91-92 JS / 89-91 WI

Pineapple, green apples, honeysuckle, orange rind and mango nuances are found in the nose and in the energetic, sweet, creamy, vibrant display of citrus and pineapple in the finish. The wine blends 65% Semillon 20% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2024-2030.--Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

The 2021 Les Charms Godard is mostly Sémillon in this vintage, with smaller pieces of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. In 2021, Les Charmes Godard is brighter and more focused than in the past. Time in bottle will help release some its underlying texture, but readers won't find the softer contours that are typical here. As has been the custom for a number of years, it was vinified and aged in 500-liter barrels, but with the malolactic fermentation blocked. In 2021, the last parcels were harvested on September 23 and 24, exceedingly late by today's standards. -- Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Subdued right now, but with great texture and structure, lovely touches of fennel and lemongrass, with white flowers as the aromatics uncurl in the glass. Harvest September 14 to 24. 48hl/h yield at this quality Nicolas Thienpont estate. - Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

Fresh and zesty, clean and crisp, this has good balance between being succulent and juicy, almost sherbet and then creamy and supple. Good persistence and intensity, no let down in the middle with a joyful lift on the finish. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter

A more Sémillon-dominated white, the 2021 Château Les Charmes-Godard Blanc has a bright, vibrant style in its clean citrus, honeyed lime, and minty, mineral-laced aromas and flavors. These carry over to the palate, where the wine is medium-bodied and has a supple, layered mouthfeel and outstanding length. - Jeb Dunnuck

Aromas of spring flowers, grapefruit, jasmine and orchard fruit preface the 2021 Blanc, a medium-bodied, juicy and fleshy wine with a crystalline, elegant texture that concludes with elegant dry extracts and a saline, mineral finish. This is a blend of 65% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sauvignon Gris. - Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate

Zingy and pure, with a nice chiseled feel to the mix of lemon pith, honeysuckle and white peach flavors. Reveals a light quinine echo through the breezy finish. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. 1,300 cases made. - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

A vibrant and fresh white with crisp and zesty notes of lemons, green apples, pineapple and flint. Medium body. Very fresh and drinkable. Two-thirds semillon and one-third sauvignon blanc. - James Suckling

The 2021 Les Charmes Godard Blanc has an electric nose of fresh limes, green apples, and coriander seed, plus suggestions of grapefruit juice and struck flint. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers silkiness with great intensity and a refreshing finish.