The 2023 Latour Martillac Blanc is a white Bordeaux from the Pessac Leognan sub-region in France, showcasing a vibrant blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon. This wine has garnered positive attention from several respected reviewers for its fresh and dynamic profile.
James Suckling awarded it a high score of 94, praising its "bright and delicious" character, highlighting notes of gooseberry, citrus blossom, and crushed stone. He describes it as "mineral and fresh" with vivid acidity and a "phenolic finish" (jamessuckling.com).
Jeff Leve also gave it a notable score of 93, appreciating its aromatic bouquet of "green apples, white flowers, white peach, lemons, and honeysuckle." He notes that the wine is "fresh" and emphasizes its "crisp, juicy, sweet lemons, and green apples" on the palate. Leve points out that the 2023 vintage will be "easy to enjoy on release," and suggests a drinking window from 2025 to 2034 (TheWineCellarInsider.com).
Jeb Dunnuck echoes the sentiment with a score of 94, describing the wine as "light gold-hued" with aromas of "ripe lemon and citrus fruit." He highlights its "balanced, layered mouthfeel" and "bright yet integrated acidity," complemented by complex notes of "spice, toast, mint, and leafy herbs" (jebdunnuck.com).
Jane Anson gives it a respectable 92, noting its "lime juice, citrus fruit, fresh peach, kiwi, liquorice, and slate character," and appreciates its "good grip and lift" (janeanson.com).
Lisa Perrotti-Brown from The Wine Independent provides a score of 93, describing the wine as "a little quiet and shy at this stage," with hints of "Bosc pears, lemonade, and applesauce." She praises its "racy" medium-bodied palate and "savory lift on the finish" (The Wine Independent).
Overall, the 2023 Latour Martillac Blanc is well-received for its vibrant acidity, complex flavors, and enjoyable freshness.