2019 Chateau Grand Village Blanc, Bordeaux, France 1.5L Magnum Semicolon followed by whole berry fermentation

followed by whole berry fermentation (not whole cluster

given how close they are to the sea)

69% Zinfandel

spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel

It is steep

2019 Chateau Grand Village Blanc, Bordeaux, France 1.5L Magnum Semicolon followed by whole berry fermentationSauvignon Blanc with a touch of Smillon from clay limestone soils in Fronsac, farmed by the Guinaudeau family (of Chteau Lafleur). Whole cluster pressed, native yeast ferment, aged in used barrels with regular lees stirring. The 2019 in magnum shows added tension and liftcitrus zest, wet stone, and quiet depth. A cerebral white Bordeaux with pedigree and aging potential.