3 | Wine | White, France, Pessac-leognan / Graves

"A ripe, broad style, with salted butter and blanched almond notes leading the way, followed by candied lemon peel, shortbread and white peach notes. Stays fresh through the finish."-Robert Parker

"Mixes tarragon, chervil, lemon zest and salted butter notes together, with a fresh, herb-tinged finish that shows plenty of zip."

"Rounded and inviting, with hints of pear and apple giving way to more citrus, floral and straw notes. This has good range, with a brisk edge waiting in the wings on the finish."

"I absolutely love this fresh white from Bordeaux! Sauvignon blanc races in with flavors of peach and grapefruit, while Bordeaux' signature semillon offers hints of creamy lemon custard and freshly baked shortbread cookies. Delish! Very soft, pretty and nuanced but zesty and clean, with really nice length and great potential for food pairing. Think about this with salads or fresh seafood meals like halibut and buttered zucchini." - Barb Steadman, Binny's Des Plaines

"This wine has closed down since I saw it prior to bottling. A blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon from one of the great estates in Pessac-Leognan, the wine has notes of white currants, melon, and flint/crushed rock with a delicate hit of orange and lemon zest. Give it another 4-5 years of cellaring and drink it over the following three decades."-Robert Parker

"A gorgeous effort, the 2012 Domaine de Chevalier, made from a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon that reached 13.5% natural alcohol, boasts abundant notes of creme brulee, lemon custard, candle wax and oranges in its beautifully rich, honeyed personality. Great acidity gives laser-like precision to its component parts. Drink this full-bodied white wine over the next 2-3 decades." -Robert Parker

"Orange marmalade, mango, tropical fruit and subtle hints of creme brulee and toasty oak appear in this medium to full-bodied, dry white. Drink it over the next decade." -Robert Parker