2019 Monbousquet Blanc

91 Points: Super-expressive, white fruits and flowers and lovely softness on the palate which is surprisingly creamy and chalky with underlying acidity that retains freshness and gives lift on the mineral-edged finish. Touch of apple skin bitterness in terms of texture. Monbousquet was the first to plant white grapes in St-Emilion in 1994 with Michel Rolland. Bruno Lacoste is the consultant. Two-thirds Sauvignon Blanc, one-third Sauvignon Gris. 25% ageing in vats, 25% in one-year-old barrel, 50% in new barrels.