Chateau Cantenac Brown Alto de Cantenac Brown Bordeaux Blanc 2022 NO20230719 and seamlessly focused—a masterclass in

and seamlessly focused—a masterclass in what this underrated Burgundian grape can achieve in skilled hands

Fresh and compelling

precise acidity

tangy finish held together by spicy almond undertones that linger beautifully

powdery tannins carry these flavors to an elegant finish

Chateau Cantenac Brown Alto de Cantenac Brown Bordeaux Blanc 2022 NO20230719 and seamlessly focused—a masterclass inThe white sibling at Margaux Third Growth Cantenac Brown a small production Bordeaux Blanc made from a single parcel planted predominantly to Sauvignon Blanc, with a splash of Sauvignon Gris and Smillon for texture. It's vinified and aged entirely in French oak barrels, which gives it the creamy spine that separates serious Pessac style whites from simple Sauvignon. The 2022, a warm, ripe vintage, came in fresher than you might expect: confit citrus