2023 Château Haut Selve Graves Blanc

52% Sémillon and 48% Sauvignon Blanc, certified sustainable farming (HVE3 and TerraVitis) with organic manure and interplanting of fava beans, peas and mustard greens. No herbicides or chemical interventions are used. Prefermentation maceration of the skins for 12-18 hours. Fermentation takes place in steel; the wine is then cold settled and sent to barrel. It ages for six months in a combination of new and old French and Austrian barrels, half of which are new. 60% of the aging is carried out in 400L and 500L barrels, 40% in 225L barrels.  Coopers include Tonnelerie Nadalié (Perle Blanche), Ana Selection and Stockinger. 13% alcohol. Honeyed orange, minty herbs, and some pear-like no

90-91 points, James Suckling. "Beautiful fruit character here with purity and freshness. It’s medium-bodied, crunchy and savory with good acidity that adds tension.”