Blanc d'Exception White Bordeaux Blend

Slightly rosy straw gold. Abundant nose of Bosc pear and vanilla cream. Full palate confirms the nose adding white pepper and a hint of balsam and birch, particularly mid- to back-palate. Medium acidity from entry; finish is long and a bit rustic. A classic white Bordeaux for fine dining from a top Right Bank producer. Enjoy with the classic trout almandine or make it the white for your Thanksgiving table. Drink now through 2027 after a decanting.

My first white Bordeaux. Popped the cherry 🍒. Triggered by the 2023 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign reviews passing by in the Delectable app. Ordered this on the Bordeaux futures campaign of 2019 to satisfy my curiosity for white Bordeaux. Typically, sauvignon blanc is not my favorite grape variety (although I do have some Cotat/Silex etc. to try what SB can be in the right hands). Tropical fruit profile, balanced. Quality wine but not top of the bill. The Semillion adds some sweetness. Overall this style is not something I am interested in so not bothered to buy more.