2020 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc

The 2020 Domaine De La Solitude (Pessac-Léognan) Blanc is classic Sauvignon with its bright citrus and grapefruit aromatics as well as its medium-bodied, clean, crisp, balanced profile on the palate. It's going to be versatile on the dinner table and should evolve of 4-6 years, although it's great today.

The 2020 Domaine de la Solitude, a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon, has a lovely, what you might call "sunny" bouquet with yellow plum, honeysuckle and jasmine scents with fine vigor. The palate is taut and fresh, with lovely penetration, taut and spicy thanks to a vein of stem ginger that runs through from start to finish. This wine from Olivier Bernard is well worth seeking out.

The 2020 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc was picked from 26 August until 4 September with an expected 7-10 months on the lees. It has a simple nose with tropical scents of apricot and white peach, touches of candle wax, though it needs more mineralité . The palate is fresh on the entry with good acidity, though it is not a complex white Pessac-Léognan and just misses some tension on the finish. Drink it 3-5 years after bottling.