Mount Mary Triolet 2021
A 65/25/10% blend of sauvignon blanc/semillon/muscadelle. Crushed and destemmed with 20% whole bunches in the press. Barrel fermented and matured for 11 months in seasoned barriques. A stunning Triolet with its aromas of greengages, white nectarine, Meyer lemon, lemongrass and jasmine. There's a hint of sandalwood coming from the oak. Seductive, powerful and restrained. Slippery, chalky textured, tightly wound and very long, this is going to be a great and long-lived wine. In a league of its own. 98 points, drink 2022-2032, Phillip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion.
65% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. One of the nicest BDX blends I've had, was the 1985 Haut Brion Blanc. I say this, because many don't recognise how good these blends can be, not least with bottle age.
This is a complete wine. There's guava, lime, lemongrass, a subtle smoky matchstick edge, lemon thyme, passionfruit pith, white flowers, a little cedar and aniseed. Tight, flinty, a burst of flavour, yet so controlled, pink grapefruit, lime rind, thistle, umami Parmesan rind, so much energy and presence, and the finish is so long and cool. There's not many SSB blends as good as this, from anywhere. Insanely good. 96+ points, drink 2024-2035+, Gary Walsh, Wine Front.