Super-inviting creamy lemon nose. Ripe and spicy but not OTT. On the palate, lots of oak spice and a bit of heat but the fruit is pure citrus and pear. Perhaps a little intense on the finish, overwhelmed by spice, but should calm down. 16.5 points

The Pape Clement 2018 Blanc slips languidly from the glass with tropical notes of warm pineapples, fresh mango and green guava plus hints of nutmeg, orange blossoms, lanolin and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, rich and seductive, it is absolutely laden with tropical fruit and spice layers, with a racy line to support and long, opulent finish. The blend is 57% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Sémillon and 4% Muscadelle. Anticipated aging regimen is 14 months in 55% new and 45% second-fill French oak barrels. 94-96+ points

The 2018 Pape Clément Blanc is laced with white flowers, mint, passion fruit, apricot and chamomile. Here, too, the more restrained style that is typical at the estate these days is very much in evidence. The blend is 57% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Sémillon and 4% Muscadelle, all fermented in oak, including larger 500-liter and 10HL foudres. Larger format oak adds an element of tension and brightness that is super intriguing. 90-93 points

The second wine is 83% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon and 2% Sauvignon Gris, all picked between August 21st and September 18th. It has a rather fresh and fragrant nose, of chalk dust, pine needle and citrus pith. This comes across on the palate, showing fresh and pure, bright and cool, with a peppery energy. It even has a little acidity, good for the vintage at any rate, with some charming pine needle, apricot stone and white pepper fruits. A rather clean, energetic finish, and for a second wine a good result. The élevage will be in barrel and cement eggs, with bottling in June 2019. 89-91 points