2019 White Bordeaux wines are fresh and aromatic, with nuances of yellow citrus fruit, white peach, flowers and green apples. Lushly textured, with bright, energetic, sweet yellow citrus fruits in the finish.
St. Emilion is the largest, and most diverse appellation in the Right Bank. So, with 2021, you have a dizzying array of wine styles, and levels of quality. But, if you look, there are several superb wines with fabulous character that overcame the vintage.
With 2022 White Bordeaux Wines, picking dates were crucial. It was imperative to retain enough freshness, and energy, as the vintage was hot, sunny, and dry. Those that chose the right dates produced sublime dry white wines. Producers of sweet Bordeaux needed patience for the onset of Botrytis. Those that waited made incredible wines of character!
Bolgheri in Italy is a prime example of how Bordeaux wine varietals can flourish outside their native Bordeaux. Just think Sassicaia, Ornellaia or Masseto
Travelling is about the need to experience a region for what it offers, in terms of unique food and wine opportunities and to step out of the box when choosing what to indulge in.
Another factor making unusual wines appealing is their exclusivity to their place of origin. You can only find Furmint in Hungary, whereas Chardonnay and Merlot can hail from almost any country in the world.
The berries, with their acidity makes this a slightly better match for brighter wines like Cote Rotie or Pinot Noir. If you want something bigger, like a Bordeaux wine, leave out the berries.