Fresh, lemon-jelly bouquet, but it also has some creamy richness which neatly balances the lively acidity on the palate. Long, polished finish with some salty minerality. A blend of 70 per cent sauvignon and 30 per cent semillon. Drink or hold.

The Lespault-Martillac 2016 Blanc is blended of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon. The nose gives up notions of lime leaves, mandarin peel and fresh pears plus hints of paraffin wax and wet slate. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers oodles of freshness and plenty of pear-laced flavor, finishing on a lingering chalky note.

Fresh, showing lively cut to the mix of lemon pith, verbena and white peach flavors, with extra minerally zip through the finish. A light echo of shortbread lurks, which will likely blossom with a little time in bottle.