Review on JancisRobinson.com

Review on JancisRobinson.com

Posted by Gavin Quinney on 5th Dec 2015

We were chuffed to receive high scores and positive notes for our whites on Jancis Robinson's website, after a visit by Master of Wine, Richard Hemming. The first two wines are still available.

Ch Bauduc, Les Trois Hectares Sémillon 2014 Bordeaux
Broad, just as Sémillon should be – textural and waxy – not very grassy, but there are a few bits of herb in there. Then quite a dense, viscous finish. This shares a lot of the qualities of young Hunter Valley Smillon – I wonder if it would develop those same toasty aromas? (RH) 12%
Drink 2015-2020 16.5/20

Ch Bauduc Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Bordeaux
Lovely viscosity and mouthfeel – there’s so much texture to enjoy here. Flavours are as expected but well controlled, more like yellow citrus than green herbs. (RH)
Drink 2015-2017 16.5/20

Ch Bauduc Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Bordeaux
Hail-affected vintage. Certainly greener than the 2014, but there is good balance – bright acid, fresh balance and no dilution. The flavour profile illustrates how hail impacts on ripeness. (RH)
Drink 2014-2016 16/20

Ch Bauduc, Les Trois Hectares Sémillon 2007 Bordeaux
Toasty and caramelised, buttery and creamy – still intact, not oxidative. Spiced, fragrant. Really creditable and interesting. (RH)
Drink 2009-2014 16.5/20

Ch Bauduc Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon 2002 Bordeaux
83% Sauvignon Blanc, 17% Smillon.
Toasty, expressive, plenty of fresh citric attack still in force then there’s a lovely range of grapefruit and honeycomb flavour on the palate. Long finish. This is really super stuff, and vindicates a good vintage that has aged well under screwcap. (RH)
Drink 2005-2018 17/20