Château Talbot, Bordeaux Blanc Caillou Blanc 2023 Grignolino An intensely fruity extra virgin

An intensely fruity extra virgin olive oil from the Sicilian Cerasuola variety

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This is followed by a long rest on the lees with frequent batonnage to lend complexity and character to the wine before it is bottled

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Château Talbot, Bordeaux Blanc Caillou Blanc 2023 Grignolino An intensely fruity extra virginPale green gold, oak smudging on the nose, cold ash and campfire, opening to bright citrus, white flowers, good quality with lift. 92 100 Jane Anson, janeanson. com An enticing white, offering nectarine, white ginger, honeysuckle and bitter almond notes threaded finely with a twinge of quinine, helping the finish to linger nicely. Sauvignon Blanc and Smillon. Drink now through 2026. 90 100 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator