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Lespault Martillac Blanc

Lespault Martillac Blanc Pessac-Leognan

Bordeaux

Pessac-Léognan

A blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon, the 2021 Lespault-Martillac Blanc is a little shy to start, soon opening out to notes of lime leaves, fresh grapefruit, and chalk dust, with touches of dill seeds and wet pebbles in the background. The light to medium-bodied palate is refreshing and citrusy, finishing long and savory.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

Gulgrønn på farge. Lukt av sitrus, nesle, stikkelsbær og eik. Fet frukt og lett syrlighet.
89 poeng.

Amatør

Races out with intense scents of lime juice, yuzu, and Granny Smith apples, plus fragrant hints of white blossoms and elderflower. Light-bodied, the palate has loads of zip and zing with great precision and balance, finishing long and steely.

The 2023 Lespault-Martillac Blanc waltzes out with flamboyant notes of honeysuckle, fresh white peaches, and lemon curd plus hints of yuzu zest, lime leaves, and Marcona almonds. The medium-bodied palate is packed with stone fruit flavors, framed by a satiny texture and great tension, finishing long and fragrant. The blend is 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon.

This is low acidity but it works within the vintage, nectarine, apricot pit, juicy citrus, edges of mint leaf on the finish. Harvest August 21 to September 1. One to look out for, and should be a value pick. 25% new oak for ageing.

Inside Bordeaux

Made from 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon, the 2020 Lespault-Martillac Blanc needs a little coaxing to bring out notes of green apples, lemon grass, and fresh pineapple, plus suggestions of dill seed and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate is graceful and minerally, with bold freshness and a long citrusy finish.