Château Fleur Haut Gaussens - Bordeaux blanc Cuvée Pierre Blanche 2022
Bordeaux
White
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Drink
92/100
Yves Beck
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90-91/100
Bernard Burtschy
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90/100
James Suckling
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90/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
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Médaille d'Argent
Concours Bordeaux
"New 100% Sauvignon blanc!
"Complex and subtle, the bouquet of Pierre Blanche announces an authentic wine with finesse as its focus. In addition to fine floral nuances, the bouquet reveals notes of lemongrass and fresh bread. Slightly saline on the attack, the wine is perfectly supported by its structure, while fine bitters underpin the lingering finish. A sapid, convincing wine" (Yves Beck 2023)
Features
Estate
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Cuvée
Pierre Blanche
Vintage
2022
Designation
Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Terroirs
Limestone soils
Viticulture
Sustainable farming, HVE 3
Harvest
Mechanics at optimum maturity after 3 inspections
Winemaking
Direct pressing, cold fermentation
Breeding
30% in new French oak barrels for 8 months, with stirring on the lees for 6 months
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright yellow with green highlights
Nose
Enchanting and complex, juicy fruit scents, lemon zest, grapefruit, accompanied by mandarin orange and ripe peach.
Mouth
Crisp, saline attack, notes of fruit and aromatic herbs, elegant, creamy and tangy with very good length.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2028
Production
6,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with pan-fried clams, grilled sea bream with lemon and coriander, goat's cheese...
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
For the past half-decade, this Entre-Deux-Mers cru has been seducing visitors with its generous wines, expressive fruitiness and toasty woodiness.
Concours Vins de Bordeaux
Wine rated (guide 2024) Silver Medal (Concours Vins de Bordeaux)
About the wine:
On the nose, delicate aromas of lime, grapefruit and peach blend harmoniously, while the subtle hint of oak adds extra depth and elegance. Food pairing: shellfish, seafood platter, fish, aperitif, poultry.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
From his family's right-bank vineyard in Vérac, near Fronsac, Hervé Lhuillier has created a true brand of Bordeaux Supérieur, whose fundamentals are depth, authenticity and careful oakiness. New vines of Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot, planted on outcropping limestone (the quarries are open to visitors), will soon go into production. While the densimetric sorting machine has brought greater precision to 2018, we're still thirsty about the somewhat cartoonish extractions and ageing. Let's give the wines time to settle before considering removing the star.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
Vinous A. Galloni
Recommended area
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 90/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
On the nose, there are aromas of lemon zest, white grapefruit, pear and herbs, as well as shellfish and white flowers. Creamy and tangy, very fresh and medium-bodied. Drink now.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100
About the wine:
Complex and subtle, the bouquet of Pierre Blanche announces an authentic wine with finesse as its focus. In addition to fine floral nuances, the bouquet reveals notes of lemongrass and fresh bread. Slightly saline on the attack, the wine is perfectly supported by its structure, while fine bitters underpin the lingering finish. A sapid, convincing wine! 2023-2028
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Rated 90/100
Bernard Burtschy
Rated 90-91/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 03/09/2024
Here's a pretty white Bordeaux that's not lacking in assets, both olfactory and gustatory. The palate is at once dapper, slender and incredibly fresh, with a full texture and enough fat to provide a pleasant silky envelope to a very expressive aroma of citrus fruit and white flowers, set off by a vibrant mineral framework. Salivating length with saline and finely bitter accents. A harmonious, well-structured wine at a very attractive price. In short, everything you need to enjoy this wine with local produce from Noirmoutier: bouquets of pink shrimp with salted butter, followed by sole meunière. Rating = 4.
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Note and review by M. ALAIN P. Published on 21/09/2024
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE D. Published on 13/09/2024
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