2023 Chateau Closiot Bordeaux Blanc tasting 2/26 A mature grapefruit aroma layered

A mature grapefruit aroma layered with floral and mineral tones leads to a silky

Upon aeration

the coolness pulls up the mountain and noticeably lowers the temperature

This isn’t your typical California Chardonnay

by Dancer's own account

2023 Chateau Closiot Bordeaux Blanc tasting 2/26 A mature grapefruit aroma layeredThe eight hectare estate has parcels of century old vines on the enviable Clos Bonneau, where the soils are red clay with classic left bank pebbles atop. Planted mostly to Semillon, there is also Sauvignon Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Counting Climens, Doisy Vdrines and Coutet among its neighbors, this is a Chateau to watch, with Guffens' association not the least important reason. Perfect with grilled halibut or sushi!