From 2.3 ha of clay-limestone on Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau of Ch Lafleur's home farm in Mouillac near Fronsac. 75% Sauvignon Blanc picked from 3 to 6 September, 25% Sémillon picked on 31 August and 4 September. Vines replanted in the early 1990s to which were added plants from Sancerre about 20 years later. About half of the Sauvignon Blanc...

On the nose, the wine is unusually open and giving, engaging the taster immediately. However, rather than rushing out of the glass, this is a more measured introduction, luring you in. Notes of small black cherries, violets, graphite, spice and a little pepper introduce themselves one by one, all in perfect detail. On the palate, there is a gear change,...