Winemaker Notes
Very beautiful pale golden color, clear and bright. The nose is very expressive and evokes citrus (grapefruit), white fruits (pear) and exotic (lychee and pineapple) with floral notes of boxwood, juniper, and laurel. Well balanced with a pleasant liveliness which extends long in a very tasty finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Very pretty white this year with lovely depth of melon, lemon and lime. Medium body. Fresh and flavorful finish.
Barrel Sample: 90-91 -
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Marjosse 2018 Blanc is composed of 50% Sémillon, 45% Sauvignon Blanc/Gris and 10% Muscadelle and has no oak. It springs from the glass with vibrant white peaches, fresh pears and allspice scents with touches of fresh pineapple, honeysuckle and beeswax. Medium-bodied, the palate is laden with stone fruit and tropical layers, finishing with a lively lift and loads of spicy sparks.
Barrel Sample: 88-90
Sometimes light and crisp, other times rich and creamy, Bordeaux White Blends typically consist of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Often, a small amount of Muscadelle or Sauvignon Gris is included for added intrigue. Popularized in Bordeaux, the blend is often mimicked throughout the New World. Somm Secret—Sauternes and Barsac are usually reserved for dessert, but they can be served before, during or after a meal. Try these sweet wines as an aperitif with jamón ibérico, oysters with a spicy mignonette or during dinner alongside hearty Alsatian sausage.
Extending over verdant slopes between the Rivers Dordogne and Garonne, the Entre-Deux-Mers region (“between two seas”) offers great value and a splendid introduction to the dry reds and whites of Bordeaux. Merlot and Cabernet comprise most of the reds; Sauvignon blanc and Semillon are responsible for the whites, all of which are best enjoyed in their youth.