The 2022 Blanc from Latour Martillac meets my expectations, showcasing aromas of pear, white peach and flowers. It offers a moderately weighted, tense and bright palate characterized by a juicy core of fruit and bright acids, leading to an incisive finish.
James Suckling (94)
Precise and attractive nose of minerals, subtle sour cream, guavas, sliced apples and some green gooseberries. Bright and textured, with a medium to full body and a lengthy and lightly phenolic finish. An outstanding wine. Drink or hold.
Falstaff (92)
Light yellow green, silver reflections. Fresh meadow herbs, white tropical fruit, lime zest, green apple. Tight-knit, crisp and mineral, yellow apple and a touch of blossom honey, lime zest in the finish.
Vinous (92)
The 2022 Latour-Martillac Blanc has a lovely bouquet, much more complex than some of its peers, with honeysuckle, beeswax, and touches of mirabelle. The palate is well balanced with a twist of sour lemon, moderate weight, lightly spiced toward the finish. This will do just nicely.
Winespectator (93)
A lively white, with a mix of tarragon, verbena and thyme backed by lemon curd, star fruit and white peach flavors. A quinine thread adds length and cut on the finish. Delicious. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
A blend of 52% Sauvignon Blanc and 48% Sémillon, the 2022 Château Latour-Martillac Blanc delivers a chalky, mineral-driven nose with a kiss of reduction, crushed citrus, and mint. Rivetingly pure and full of energy, this aged for 15 months in oak barrels and should drink beautifully for 15+ years. Total production: 2,250 cases.
Decanter (93)
Bright and zesty, super alive on the palate - direct and focussed, a zing to the lemon flavours with a touch of oak still on the finish which just detracts from the freshness and easy enjoyment but adds complexity for the long haul.
