Les Charmes-Godard, Blanc 2016

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

The Les Charmes-Godard 2016 Blanc is a blend of 50% Sémillon and 50% Sauvignon Blanc matured 15% new oak. It has a light and slightly waxy bouquet with apple blossom and honeysuckle scents developing, though I would have liked more vigor here. The palate is well balanced with a fresh pear and white peach entry, a fine bead of acidity and a lovely saline tang on the finish. Though not a great vintage for dry white Bordeaux, Nicolas Thienpont and his team have definitely made one of the better examples here.

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Reviewed by: James Suckling

This is layered and lightly tannic with lemon rind, mineral and Brazilian-lime character. Full-bodied, dense and flavorful. Beautiful finish that turns light and pretty. Try it. A blend of 50 per cent semillon, 25 per cent sauvignon gris and 25 per cent sauvignon blanc.