2016 Lespault-Martillac Blanc (Pessac)

The Chateau Lespault-Martillac 2016 Blanc is a blend of 75% Sauvignon Bland and 25% Semillon. It displays good intensity on the nose with grapefruit, peach and mango aromas that are nicely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, mango and papaya, quite saline in the mouth with good definition on what feels like a weighty finish. Tasted twice with consistent notes, this is a commendable dry white from Olivier Bernard. 89-91 points

The 2016 Lespault-Martillac Blanc shows the effects of the summer heat in its somewhat blowsy feel. There is good depth to the fruit, but the wine also feels forward and gives the impression it will mature quickly. 86-88 points