Chateau de Chantegrive "Caroline" 2020

Zesty and creamy with a gentle mouthwatering quality, a combination of lemon juice and orange rind bringing a touch of bitterness, clear fragrance and oaky tones adding density on the palate while slightly detracting from some of the bright energy. Feels a bit heavy, though it will be nice with food. I do like the weighty creaminess, and this delivers a lot of flavor.

Aromas of sliced apples and lime zest with citrus blossom and crushed stones. Polished and round-textured on the palate with a full body and tangy acidity. Creamy finish. 60% sauvignon blanc and 40% semillon. Drink or hold.

Creamy, fresh peaches and citrus rind with a floral edge create the core of this wine. On the palate, the wine is creamy, lively and sweet, with a sweet, yellow citrus finish. Drink from 2023-2029.

Some new oak and toast, well-balanced with vibrant young fruit like fresh pineapple, confit de citron and aromatic herbs. The palate has a very nice grip and extract with finely tuned oak, some creamy and fresh butter sensations on the mid palate followed by a long and pure finish.

I consistently love this cuvée, and the 2020 Château De Chantegrive Caroline Blanc is no exception. Revealing a light gold hue as well as a great nose of honeyed citrus, white flowers, and bright grapefruit, it's medium-bodied, has a supple, elegant mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and outstanding length. It's another brilliant white from this team that will keep for 2-4 years, if not longer.

Kunz barrel sample 2021: (30% Sémillon, 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris) Silky, delicate bouquet, peach, grapefruit, vanilla. Fruity, full palate with sweet fruit, delicate acidity, fine aromatics, light finish. Has room to improve.

Aromas of vanilla, citrus and white flowers. On the palate, notes of pepper, passion fruit and grapefruit take the stage, counterbalancing the richness of the attack. A fine yet firm texture, and a mouthwatering finish.

Aged for 9 months in barrel (50% new, 50% once-used), Cuvée Caroline shows a yield of barely 20 hl/ha. Complex, the bouquet reveals nuances of dried apricots, orange zest and lemon. With good density, the wine has depth along with a saline touch on the finish. Juicy, persistent finish.