Haut Brion Blanc 2017 (750ML)

99+ Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Composed of 56.2% Sauvignon Blanc and 43.8% Sémillon, the 2017 Blanc sashays out of the glass with gregarious notions of peach preserves, pineapple tart and orange blossoms with touches of musk perfume, candied ginger and allspice. Medium-bodied, the palate reveals a gorgeous satiny texture with amazing citrus and tropical fruit intensity and a seriously racy backbone carrying the layers to a very long, impactful finish. Give this a few more years to really flaunt its stuff, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if this warrants the full three-digits. Bravo!" 3/20

95 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2017 Haut-Brion Blanc was picked 22 to 30 August according to Jean-Philippe Delmas. I find this conveys more tension than the La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc at this early stage. There is better penetration with crushed stone/petrichor notes emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, slightly honeyed in texture with hints of ginger and caramelised pear towards the persistent finish. This is an excellent Haut-Brion Blanc that will give many years of drinking pleasure. " 2/20

95 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2017 Haut-Brion Blanc Sauvignon offers a super appealing combination of textural richness and freshness. Tropical overtones, white flowers, mint, pear, sage and white pepper nuances drive the Sauvignon Blanc-leaning profile. Time in the glass brings out the wine's distinctive oily feel." 3/20

94-96 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2017 Haut-Brion Blanc was picked from 22 to 30 August. It has a slightly more intense and voluminous bouquet compared to the La Mission Blanc. I adore the nose here, so striking and precise with scents of freshly squeezed lime, dew specked green apple, orange zest and later apricot blossom, all with wonderful definition. The palate is medium-bodied with a tensile entry. There are notes of orange rind, fresh ginger and a touch of bitter lemon towards the persistent finish. It is an excellent Haut Brion Blanc that should offer 20+ years of drinking pleasure. Drink 2020 - 2045." 5/18

97 Points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com: "This is so reserved and tight, yet you can sense density and depth that seems endless, like a black well. Full-bodied, but agile and lively. Serious flavors of lemon peel, lemon grass and slate. It goes on for minutes. Thought-provoking wine, in a sublime way. Try after 2025. " 3/20

98 Points, Jane Anson, Decanter: "Both La Mission and Haut Brion Blanc are incredibly accomplished, sit-up-and-take-notice whites this year, showcasing the potential brilliance and longevity of white wines in 2017. The Sauvignon Blanc comes through as a slight wildness on the attack because the intensity is just so clear, with touches of white flowers and chamomile. It hits all the right notes, evolving into wonderfully polished flavours of white peach, fleshy apricot and rosemary that just keep on coming, hitting your palate with mouthwatering precision. La Mission has all the finessed aromatics on the attack, while Haut Brion has the length." 4/18

95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com: "The 2017 Chateau Haut-Brion Blanc checks in as 56.2% Sauvignon and 43.8% Semillon. This beauty is up with the top wines of the vintage yet, like the La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, will need bottle age to show it. Tart lemons, pineapple, crushed rocks, charcoal, and white flower notes all emerge on the nose, and it's racy and vibrant on the palate, with a rocking level of mid-palate depth and richness. I suspect a solid 5-7 years of bottle age are warranted." 2/20