A prodigious blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Semillon, the 2012 Haut-Brion blanc is the Montrachet of Bordeaux. Incredible notes of crushed rocks, spring flowers, lemon butter, tangerine oil, honeysuckle and candle wax soar from the glass of this full-bodied white. It totally hides any evidence of being aged in 100% new oak. Sadly, there are fewer than 800 cases of this fabulous Pessac-Leognan. It should age well for a half century. Bravo! 98-100 points

Pale green colour. Fruity nose with a slightly varietal hint of Sauvignon. Touches of citrus and lemon. Wide on the attack, full while developing, very aromatic with a delicate feel, this wine is like lace on the finish, ending long and sappy, while always sliding over the tongue. Nice length and the Sauvignon reappears. 93 points

The Haut Brion Blanc is a blend of 45% Semillon and 55% Sauvignon Blanc, picked between 5th to the 14th September. It has a lifted gooseberry, chalk dust and bruised apple bouquet th at opens beautifully with time. The palate is lively on the entry like La Mission although I am not quite so sure it has the same complexity. It is beautifully balanced though and with a lovely waxy texture towards the finish courtesy of the Semillon. Tasted April 2013. 94-96 points

Haut-Brion’s white is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a rich, creamy dollop of a wine with masses of flavour and power. But there’s good acidity and flavours of citrus, pear and pink grapefruit beneath the tropical notes. The oak is subtly woven into the blend, with attractive vanilla spice and a touch of reduction. The concentration of this wine is impressive. Drink. 2013-22. 95 points