2020 Les Champs Libres, Guinaudeau 6x75cl

Jane Anson 96

Focus, density and depth, and you feel the scale of this bone-dry white from chalky clay soils. Expect a slim frame and strong grip, hugging on to the end of the palate with its white peach, clean citrus, upward scraping slate texture. A delicious wine that isn’t generous, but rewrites the script of white Bordeaux, and shows the ambition of Baptiste Guinaudeau of Château Lafleur. 100% aged in barrels, 100% Sancerre genetics for the Sauvignon Blanc.

Drinking window: 2023-2030

Review date: 09/02/2023

Neal Martin 91

The 2020 Les Champs Libres has quite a pithy bouquet, scents of peach skin, beeswax and a hint of white truffle in the background. Fine delineation. The palate is well-defined, with fine depth, slightly nutty with a touch of sour lemon. Quite persistent, hints of nectarine on the aftertaste. Just lovely.

Drinking window: 2022-2030

Review date: 08/02/2023