Chateau Ferran Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France 2018 Palo Cortado Sherry and apricot-like notes all emerge

and apricot-like notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Guiraud

with a beautiful array of warm apple and lemon meringue expertly lined with seashell minerality and salty brine

concentrated shades of red fruit add complexity to the aroma of wine

vivacious and citrus-fresh with a taut

There's fabulous honeyed fruit ripeness

Chateau Ferran Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France 2018 Palo Cortado Sherry and apricot-like notes all emergeFerran's 2018 Blanc sings of fresh pineapple, pink grapefruit and sea spray, with touches of wild sage, white pepper and struck flint. The medium bodied palate delivers fantastic freshness and wonderfully pure citrus flavors with a long chalky finish. 91 Pts Robert Parker