What’s most striking about Malleron’s bottle—something the Sancerre obsessives will pick up on from the first sip—is the texture. Yes, this wine has the flinty minerality and floral bouquet. Yes, it’s got the straight line of bright, clean flavors and zippy acidity. But Malleron’s bottle is bolstered with a bit more ripeness—and combined with all of the above, it equals Sancerre at its best.
From the sensational 2021 vintage, this is a classic white Bordeaux, with the melange of citrus flavors and roundness that has made the category a timeless classic. This is a true Best Buy ! The wines from Château Tour Leognan come from the younger vine...