Coming from very old vines in the Pessac-Leognan region and based on 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, the 2021 Chateau Lespault-Martillac Blanc offers up a rocking bouquet of ripe lemon, honeyed grapefruit, and sappy, white flower-like nuances. With medium-bodied richness, terrific purity, integrated acidity, and a great finish, it's another lively, crisp, age-worthy white in the vintage. It should have 10-12 years of prime drinking.

The flinty undertone to the lemon rind and cooked apple with pear character is very attractive. Medium to full body, fresh and lively, with a brightness and real Pessac flavors. Drink or hold.

The 2021 Lespault-Martillac Blanc is a powerful dry white with an almost phenolic feel. Lemon peel, sage, mint and yellow flowers lend notable complexity. There is a bit of firmness here, but all the elements are nicely balanced. The 2021 is more muscle than finesse, but it works.