2016 Olivier Blanc (Pessac-Leognan)

The 2016 Olivier Blanc has a rather sultry bouquet that just lacks the detail and mineralité that I found on the 2014 and 2015. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity on the entry, good weight with lime and cooking apple, but I would have liked more tension on the finish. Drink over the next 4-6 years. 87-89 points

This has a little more richness than some, managing to achieve the point of bitterness on the finish that gives a welcome sense of direction. Sculpted citrus fruit dominates on the attack, with white peach and lemon zest building through the mid-palate. The red outshines it this year, but it`s still very good. 93 points

The high percentage of Sauvignon Blanc is really apparent on the nose and palate here, giving it a grassy, tangy, saline bite and palate-tingling freshness. Pithy, focused and gently oaked, with understated reduction. Drink 2018-24. 93 points

The 2016 Olivier Blanc offers lovely freshness in a direct, straightforward style that is best enjoyed sooner rather than later. Lemon peel, white flowers and chalk confer energy. The 2016 is very pretty, if a touch slender. 87-89 points