2016 de Fieuzal Blanc (Pessac-Leognan)

The De Fieuzal 2016 Blanc has a rich, tropical tinged bouquet with scents of guava, pineapple and mango, nicely defined and probably one of the most commercially minded dry white bordeaux. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, with subtle notes of orange rind and nectarine dovetailing into a lightly spiced, stem ginger finish. Certainly this is one of the better examples of its kind this year. 90-92 points

More obviously rich than some, majoring on toasted hazelnut aromas. It has done its level best to fatten things up in a tough vintage for whites, and manages to do so extremely well, but it can`t quite pull off the true minerality of the best vintages. This is well handled though, showing lovely rich citrus flavours accompanied by rosemary and cold ash, with a mouthwatering finish. 92 points

The 2016 de Fieuzal Blanc is done in a soft, succulent style that offers considerable appeal. Citrus, white flowers, mint and almonds all flesh out in the glass. Sémillo n and Muscadelle add that extra kick of mid-palate sweetness that is one of the wine`s main signatures. 89-91 points