Pessac-Léognan Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

Vintage 2008 | well balanced, minerality, vanilla | paired with tomatoes assorti

Bright beige gold. Slight haze after aeration (unfiltered?). Abundant nose of kumquat rind and balsa wood. Echoed on the medium full palate which adds form acidity, underripe quince, and a bit of white pepper. Lingering finish continues the palate. Excellent upper-end Bordeaux Blanc for any and all special dinners. Rich seafood dishes (scallops, trout almandine) are its friend. Drink now through 2027.

Mid yellow/pale gold in colour. Yellow fruits, tropical - notes of pineapple. On the palate, same notes - medium plus intensity. Oak, which was obvious 8 years ago is now totally integrated. Finishes dry. An overused descriptor but this is delicious. Good white Bordeaux is a delight. 70% Sauvignon Blanc; 30% Semillon.

Initial aromas of passion fruit. 76% Sauvignon Blanc, 24% Semillon. Grassy and herbal notes. Quite delicate. A guava note on the palate. Only 35% new oak which is totally integrated. So refreshing and balanced. I have previous Delectable notes which were also praiseworthy.

Bright and lifted. Great acidity and poise. Sauvignon fruit and citrus with slate. Pretty and driving. Excellent

Always a treat. Could use a few more years for the oak to integrate

Colour is mid lemon to pale gold. The blend is 76% Sauvignon Blanc and 24% Semillon. Fermentation in barrel, no malolactic. The Savvy Blanc makes its presence felt with aromas of tropical fruits. Barb said Guava and she knows guava from when she was a child. On nose and palate. Also honeysuckle. Still very fresh - the oak has melded perfectly with the fruit. Acid is medium minus; the texture is unctuous. Have the last one in the next year or so.

Glorious melon and floral notes. Cool midpalate with minerality and good length. Lovely.

Vintage 2009 | paired with smoked salmon | true to type, minerals

Tasting group 7/24/22 @ Rosemary Cakebread's. My 4th, group 4th. Floral, VA, notable oak, Broad feel.