En Primeur Bordeaux 2012

Another full-throttle 2012 dry white, this 2012 offers lots of honeysuckle notes as well as a full-bodied mouthfeel and beautiful purity, elegance and length. Lemon zest, grapefruit and subtle wood characteristics are found in both the aromatic and flavor profiles. Drink this stunning Pessac-Leognan over the next 6-10 years.

Score: 90 - 92 , Wine Advocate Maturity: 2013-2023

Some greenness on the nose. Sweetness on the front palate. Not very integrated. But very distinctive with lots going on. Very youthful and still a bit astringent. Vibrant finish. (16.5+ Points)

Score: 16 - 17 , Jancisrobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2021

Solidly built, with lemon pulp and grapefruit rind notes framing a rich core of creamed yellow apple and white peach. Nice minerality drives the finish.

Score: 90 - 93 , Wine Spectator

The second wine from the owners of Haut-Brion and La Mission-Haut-Brion, the 2012 La Clarte is a blend of 58% Semillon and 42% Sauvignon Blanc. This strong effort boasts beautiful notes of apricots, honey, candle wax and melons in a rich, full-bodied, concentrated format. A stunner, it should age effortlessly for a decade or more.

Score: 92 - 94 , Wine Advocate Maturity: 2013-2023

58% Sémillon, 42% Sauvignon Blanc. Offcuts from both Haut Brion and La Mission Blanc ie the old Plantiers du Haut-Brion which was first made in 1974. Mid green gold. Very zappy and luxurious - could be a good buy? All the sophistication of a first growth without the prices. Lovely breadth and richness but with the smoke of a fine Sauvignon overlaying it all. Substantial (not aperitif wine!) but not heavy. Bravo. GV

Score: 17 , Jancisrobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2020

Bright, with pure green plum, macadamia nut, green almond, honeysuckle and orange blossom notes. Very pure and refined through the finish. Displays ample weight, stopping shy of being overbearing. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 91 - 94 , Wine Spectator

A firm a fresh wine with lemons and minerals. Medium body, with bright acidity and a lemon, mineral and fruity finish. Lots of apples and pears.

Score: 90 - 91 , Jamessuckling.com

A gorgeous effort, the 2012 Domaine de Chevalier, made from a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon that reached 13.5% natural alcohol, boasts abundant notes of crème brulee, lemon custard, candle wax and oranges in its beautifully rich, honeyed personality. Great acidity gives laser-like precision to its component parts. Drink this full-bodied white wine over the next 2-3 decades.

Score: 93 - 95 , Wine Advocate Maturity: 2013-2016

Sweet and rather oily start. Lots of weight. Could only be Pessac-Léognan - tant mieux! Big and beefy but not sweet. I admire this style - for food. Long, with an admirably dry finish.

Score: 17 , Jancisrobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2024

Good, floral-framed style, with honeysuckle and chamomile notes followed by Meyer lemon, meringue and shortbread flavors. Very juicy through the finish, with a nice stony backdrop for added cut.

Score: 91 - 94 , Wine Spectator

This is very tender and pretty with very fine elements. Dried lemons, minerals and lilac as well as character of oyster shell and iodine. Full body, yet refined and long. You normally see this sort complex character in reds from Pessac-Léognan. Fascinating young white.

Score: 94 - 95 , Jamessuckling.com

Abundant aromas of orange marmalade, white currants, hazelnuts and subtle smoky oak are found in this broad, layered, full-bodied white wine. Drink this terrific De Fieuzal blanc over the next two decades.

Score: 92 - 94 , Wine Advocate Maturity: 2013-2033

Ripe style, with crème fraîche, white peach and chamomile notes followed by a creamy, wet-straw framed finish.

Score: 88 - 91 , Wine Spectator

This white really shows Fieuzal as it used to be with a lemon, mineral and apple character. Full body, with fresh acidity and a clean finish. Bright and beautiful. Delicious already.

Score: 92 - 93 , Jamessuckling.com

Attractive, subtle smoky notes blend beautifully with the broad, honeyed character of this complex white Bordeaux. Aromas of beer nuts, tropical fruit and caramelized grapefruit emerge from this impressive, medium to full-bodied wine. It should drink well for a decade.

Score: 90 - 93 , Wine Advocate Maturity: 2013-2023

Very pale. Lean and clean. Some palate weight. And interesting salivating richness too. Nice blend of the two styles. Not a heavyweight. Clean and fresh.

Score: 16 - 17 , Jancisrobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2020

Lively acidity carries the mache, sweet pea, white asparagus and kaffir lime notes along. Still relatively restrained overall, though, with nice elegance on the finish.

Score: 89 - 92 , Wine Spectator