2021 Bordeaux Sec AOC Château de Malherbes Blanc, Bordeaux, France

Bright, a tiny hint of smoky nose with white and yellow fruity aromas, tart herbal notes and light floral and dark berry aromas. Ripe yellow fruit with some smoky and almondy-nutty wood notes, butter and a certain melting, very fine acidity, moderate yellow spice, a little salt, persistent on the palate, relatively powerful, some depth, still young, good to very good, slightly warm finish.

Best to drink: Bis 2028+. What our ratings mean