Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A fresh, tangy white with sliced-apple, pear and lemon-rind character. Hints of flowers. Medium body and a crisp, creamy-textured finish. Drink now.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Marjosse 2019 Blanc races out of the glass with intense scents of lemon grass, Golden Delicious apples, grapefruit and fennel seed with touches of baking bread and allspice. The crisp, clean, medium-bodied palate is zippy and refreshing, finishing with a spicy kick.
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.