| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Bordeaux (White) |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Still |
Very green fruits rather than creamy/oaky side of Pavillon. Weight is more obvious on the palate. Not especially concentrated. Quite fresh - not as zippy and exciting as 2004 (though the alcohol and acidity are pretty much the same). A bit astringent on the finish. Drink 2012-18
Rich, unctuous and full-bodied. Citrus and tropical fruit aromas. Palate round, sweet and fat. Lots of glycerol. There is acidity but it is less perceived. Drink 2008-2013.
An excellent vintage for Bordeaux’s dry whites, which tend to be vastly underrated, exceptionally long-lived (30-40 years in some cases), the 2005 possesses crisp acidity as well as serious weight, richness, and texture.
Dense and intense with lots of lemon, pear and apple character, with vanilla and cream undertones. Long and beautiful. Lovely acidity and balance.
