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JAMES SUCKLING: "Dried lemon-zest, pineapple, lychee, lemon-grass and spice aromas. Lots of dried pear. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity. Dense, layered and flavorful. Fresh ginger undertones. Needs a year or two to come together. 400 cases made."
92
DECANTER: "Fleshy, juicy stone fruits are accompanied by tiny touches of white flowers through the mid-palate, help to lift and define it. You can really see the evolution of the style here, and it's all good. From just 1ha, yielding 45hl/ha. Aged in 50% new oak. 5% Muscadelle finishes the blend. 3.37pH. Drinking Window 2027 - 2040"
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WINE SPECTATOR: "Takes a creamier approach, with macadamia nut, yellow apple and verbena notes. Offers a stylish, flattering feel. Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, SĂ©millon and Muscadelle. Score Range: 90-93"
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The Monbousquet 2018 Blanc is composed of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Gris, 5% SĂ©millon and 5% Muscadelle. It has 13.75% alcohol and a 3.37 pH. The nose is fairly closed to begin, needing a good bit of air to unlock notions of white peaches, honeydew melon, fresh pears and yellow apple with wafts of white pepper, oyster shell and honeysuckle. The palate is medium-bodied with a refreshing line carrying the chalk and apple inspired elements to a long, savory finish."
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WEINWISSER: "Helles Gelb. Zartes Bouquet nach Birnen und weissen Blüten, dahinter Mandarine. Am Gaumen mit mittlerem Körper und fülligem Extrakt. Im gebündelten Finale mit Agrumen und Quittenmark."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Honeysuckle, green apple, lemon chiffon, tangerine, flowers and tropical fruits with just a bit of honey is what you find in the nose and in the bright, juicy, fruity finish. The wine was made from 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Semillon and 5% Muscadelle."