2015 Lespault-Martillac Blanc (Pessac)

The 2015 Lespault-Martillac Blanc, 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon, matured in around 20% new oak and has a delicate, pretty bouquet with Granny Smith apples, fresh pear and a touch of wild mint interwoven underneath. I like the cohesion here, the way it keeps its distance (for now). The palate is crisp and lively on the entry. Grapefruit, tinned peach and citrus lemon vie for attention on the first half, but then it calms down and segues into a very refined finish. This is worth seeking out, especially as it often represents great value. 90-92 points

Slightly bitter lemon finish but still has Pessac-Léognan polish. Mid-weight, mid-acidity, good food wine from 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, fermented then aged for 10 months in barrel with lees stirring. A good-value wine owned by the Bolleau family but made by Olivier Bernard of Domaine de Chevalier. 88 points