Château Lespault-Martillac Blanc 2023 Pessac-Léognan

James Suckling
(92-93)/100 punten
A fresh and chalky white with more verticality and firmness, yet still with a round, mouth-filling structure. Medium body. Attractive stone fruit and pear at the core. Shows tension and crunchiness. Soft at the end. 70% sauvignon blanc and 30% semillon.

Jeb Dunnuck
(92-94)/100 punten
The 2023 Château Lespault-Martillac Blanc is another terrific white in the vintage. Honeyed orange blossom, pineapple, and minty, floral notes all emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied, with beautifully integrated oak, good acidity, and outstanding length. Based on 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon, aging in one-third new barrels, it’s well worth your time and money.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
(92-94)/100 punten
The 2023 Lespault-Martillac Blanc waltzes out with flamboyant notes of honeysuckle, fresh white peaches, and lemon curd plus hints of yuzu zest, lime leaves, and Marcona almonds. The medium-bodied palate is packed with stone fruit flavors, framed by a satiny texture and great tension, finishing long and fragrant. The blend is 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon.

Neal Martin, Vinous
(90-92)/100 punten
The 2023 Lespault-Martillac Blanc was picked August 28 to September 5 at 45hL/ha. It has a well-defined bouquet that opens gradually in the glass, revealing hints of lime, fresh citrus peel and honeysuckle. The palate is nicely balanced with a fine bead of acidity. There’s fine weight to this Lespault-Martillac, with a dash of lemongrass toward the finish. Maybe it just needs a little more sustain, but otherwise, this is a very delicious dry white in the making.