Château Valandraud Blanc 2021

Gorgeous nose, perfumed peach, pear and floral notes – so appealing and welcoming. Graceful and charming on the palate, this has depth of flavour with a lovely core of juicy white fruits with a steely saltiness giving it that push-pull of fruit and minerality. This has character – it’s not a massively weighty wine but has precision and refinement, presenting the elements delicately but still with structure and frame. The flavours linger and they are all perfectly balanced. I love the shot of lemon, bitter orange and cool stone saline touches. Both the red and white grand vins are delicious and successful in 2021. Drinking window: 2024-2035. Score – 94. (Georgina Hindle, decanter.com)