Chateau de Myrat 2023

Nutty notes, ripe citrus, white blossoms, apricot; silky on the palate, racy acidity, a vertical and fresh profile, long finish. Excellent, delicate, quite elegant.

Delicious, extremely silky, richly concentrated but with great balance, deeply textured with nectarine pit and juicy white flowers, a delicious balance, good quality. Pontac family, Slanie de Pontac Ricard director, 21ha.

Score: 93–95. The intense golden color reveals aromas of pine sap and beeswax, almost encaustic. The palate shows more notes of roasted pineapple, grilled grapefruit supremes, and candied orange. The sweetness is present but turns silky thanks to a minty, eucalyptus-tinged finish that brings freshness and lingers at length.

This 2nd Cru Classé is making progress: it clearly reflects the passion of the two sisters at the helm. Its identity owes much to the quality of its beautifully achieved freshness. A clean, vibrant palate with notes of mandarin and lemon candy, lifted by hints of honey. Rich yet subtle liqueur-like texture. All about finesse of touch.

A blend of 92% Sémillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% Muscadelle, the 2023 de Myrat has turned out very well, revealing aromas of oak, vanillin, spices and exotic fruits. Medium- to full-bodied, round and harmonious, it is built around a juicy, deep core of fruit animated by lively acidity.