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Whites
The dry whites are a little more varied but the best, such as Domaine de Chevalier, have persistent, ripe citrus flavours and great purity. Florence Cathiard at Smith Haut Lafitte sees the 2009 whites as a synthesis between 2005 and 2007 and her wine stood out at the Graves tasting. La Mission Haut Brion Blanc and Haut Brion Blanc were superb with intense, mouth-watering citrus flavours and the renamed second wine, La Clarté de Haut Brion is also to be recommended. Outside the Graves, Pavillon Blanc de Margaux, back to a more classic style and Lynch Bages Blanc were very noteworthy.
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Blanc de lynch Bages
16 - armit
88-90 -NM
Notes of peach, apricot and lime leaves on the nose, this is open and expressive and already very appealing. Fine definition, the oak has been toned down this year, allowing for a more delicate style and much the better for it. Floral notes add to an elegant display all the way to a lingering finish. Drink 2012-2020 - armit
A blend of 58% Sauvignon Blanc (the highest ever), 30% Semillon and 12% Muscadelle raised in 50% new oak, Jean-Charles de-selecting more of the crop this year. The nose is very fresh with lemon, a touch of apricot, white peach and lime leaf. Very good definition and you cannot tell the oak. The palate is well balanced, a very linear entry, just missing a little personality and complexity at the moment. Fruit salad, greengage, a touch of melon and star fruit. Fresh finish.
Neal Martin
Domaine de Chevalier Blanc
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Haut Brion Blanc
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Smith Haut lafitte -blanc
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Haut Brion Blanc
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La Mission Haut Brion Blanc
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Pape Clément Blanc
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Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux
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Fieuzal Blanc
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