2023 Les Champs Libres, Guinaudeau

The Les Champs Libres 2023 Blanc is one of the white wines of the vintage. Exhaling aromas of lime blossom, spices, confit citrus, lemon oil and spring flowers, it’s chalky and concentrated with fleshy, structuring tannins and bright acids that segues into a long, saline and mineral finish. This is crafted from 100% Sancerrois massal selections of Sauvignon Blanc. Kudos!

Lime and honeysuckle aromas here, as well as lemon rind. It has a medium to full body, a dense center-palate and crunchy fruit. It’s rich on the finish, yet remains vivid and long. 100% sauvignon blanc from Sancerre clone.

The 2023 Les Champs Libres is a seriously beautiful vibrant white. Citrus peel chalk white pepper crushed rocks and a kick of oak sweetness race across the palate. This sculpted dry white is a total knock-out. Bright saline notes extend the finish effortlessly.

The 2023 Les Champs Libres is pure Sauvignon Blanc picked from August 28 to 30. Interestingly you would not pick this up as Sauvignon Blanc on the nose. It’s very pretty with more orchard fruit than bell pepper scents. Further hints of white peach come through with time. The two-thirds new oak is already very well integrated. The palate is particularly well balanced with a pure lime cordial and peachy entry a fine bead of acidity and a tensile persistent finish. This is absolutely delicious with bells on.