anchored in purity
minerality and body make it very approachable when young
Bright floral notes lift the red berry fruit beautifully
which now produces some impressive wines
the Pip Chard is a great value
Chateau Haut-Vigneau Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France 2021 Zinfandel anchored in purityBrilliant pale yellow, the 2021 Haut Vigneau opens with a fresh, breezy bouquet of citrus, gooseberry, and a hint of crme brle. On the palate, Sauvignon Blanc and Smillon notes race along, glistening with an edge of brisk lemon pith as the wine races toward a mouthwatering finish of white flower, tarragon, oyster shell, and graceful minerality. A gift to lovers of the rare white classified growths of Pessac Lognan, this remarkable value offers quality