La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc 2025

Lanolin, waxy lemons, elderflower and green apple aromas on the nose. A slightly rich, oily, waxy texture filled with quite cool and crystalline citrus and orchard fruit. A dollop of sweet pineapple lingers on the mid-palate giving depth and nuance while the frame slowly expands, keeping a really cool aspect – textured and weighed rather than too crisp. Ends cool. Could do with a touch more persistence of fruit but there’s purity, delicacy and easy drinkability with length. 3.2pH. Drinking window: 2026-2036. (Georgina Hindle,decanter.com)