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JAMES SUCKLING: "Very vivid and lively with lemon, lime, mojito and a hint of lemon grass. Medium- to full-bodied. Sea salt. Wild. 80% sauvignon blanc (half Bordeaux and half Sancerre clones) and 20% semillon."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Compared to the 2022, the 2023 Grand Village Blanc is more fruity and dense, evoking aromas of lemon oil, verbena, kumquat and confit citrus. Broad but tensile, it’s medium-bodied with a fleshy core of fruit and a delicately phenolic frame that segues into a chalky, saline and bright finish. This blend of 80% Sauvignon and 20% Sémillon is simply stunning."
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DECANTER: "Clean on the nose, green stone fruits and some soft herbal elements. Peach pit and some crisp green apple. Tangy and alive, but not out of balance in terms of acidity despite the low pH. Lemon, citrus with a touch of salty, iodine notes that counteract the brightness. Complex - one to sit with and think about. I like the contrast of citrus, salinity and bitterness. Energy and fun - sharp, mouthwatering and clean."
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FALSTAFF: "Helles Gelbgrün, silberfarbene Reflexe. Weiße Tropenfrucht, frische Kräuterwürze, ein Hauch von Grapefruitzesten, weißer Pfirsich ist unterlegt. Schlank, straff am Gaumen, grüner Apfel, feiner Säurebogen, zitronig-salziger Touch, ein lebendig-frischer Speisenbegleiter."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, lemon rind, pomelo, green apples, and a hint of pineapple define the wine. This is bright, crisp, and tense, with bite, and lift on the palate. This blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc, and 20% Semillon is ready to go. Drink from 2025-2030."
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VINUM: "Feinduftig, frisch, Zitrusfrüchte, Akazienblüten, ein Hauch von exotischen Früchten schwingt mit; schlanker Gaumen, knackige Frucht, sehr feine Säure, mittellanges, fruchtiges Finale."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "A blend of 80% Sauvignon and 20% Semillon, the 2023 white Grand Village springs with spritely notes of lime leaves, fresh lemons, and yuzu, plus suggestions of white pepper and chalk dust. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant with great tension, finishing long and zesty."
