2016 Les Charmes Godard Bordeaux Blanc Bordeaux White

2016 Les Charmes Godard Bordeaux Blanc

92 JS

Featured Review

This is layered and lightly tannic with lemon rind, mineral and Brazilian-lime character. Full-bodied, dense and flavorful. Beautiful finish that turns light and pretty. Try it. A blend of 50 per cent semillon, 25 per cent sauvignon gris and 25 per cent sauvignon blanc. James Suckling

James Suckling | 92 JS

The 2016 Les Charmes-Godard, Nicolas Thienpont's Sémillon-based white, is fabulous. Soft, creamy and inviting, the 2016 has so much to offer. Orchard fruit, chamomile, pastry and dried flowers all grace this exquisite, super-expressive white. Vinification and aging in 500-liter barrels adds texture and softens some of the contours. Once again, Charmes-Godard is one of the most distinctive whites in all of Bordeaux. In 2016 the blend is 50% Sémillon, 30% Sauvignon Gris and 20% Sauvignon Blanc.

Vinous Media | 92 VM

Made from 50% Sémillon and the rest Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, brought up in 10% new oak, the 2016 Château Les Charmes-Godard is a high-quality Bordeaux blanc readers should snatch up. Crushed lemons, crushed rocks, and hints of lime, as well as a beautiful minerality all, emerge from this medium-bodied, richer, textured, yet still racy, vibrant white. Drink it over the coming decade or more.

Jeb Dunnuck | 91 JD

Type of Wine	Bordeaux White : In the world of wine, all other regions must bow before Bordeaux. The absurdly-talented white wine producers continue to assert their dominance by bringing out the true potential of varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Sauvignon Gris. If you have even the slightest bit of appreciation for fine white wine, these bottles will change your life.
Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Country	France : Wine is the lifeblood that courses through the country of France, pulsing with vigorous pride and determination. Viticulture is not just a hobby or an occupation in France; it is a passion, a cherished tradition that has been passed down through generations of wine stained hands. Winemaking is a beloved art that has been ingrained in the culture, an aptitude instilled in sons by fathers and the hallmark for which France’s reputation was built, allowing it to be renowned as, arguably, the most important wine producing country in the world. For centuries, France has been producing wines of superior quality and in much greater quantity than any other country in the world. It boasts some of the most impressive wine regions, coveted vineyards and prestigious wines on earth. The regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Sauternes and Champagne have become the benchmark, for which others aspire to become. Legendary producers such as Chateaux Margaux, Domaine De La Romanee Conti, Chapoutier, d’Yquem and Dom Perignon are idolized world-wide. France has stamped its name on nearly every style of wine, from the nectar-like sweet Sauternes to hedonistic Chateauneuf Du Papes classic Bordeaux and Burgundy, to its sparkling dominance in Champagne. Many of the most infamous grape varietals in the world, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay originated in France and are not only beloved, but utilized in the creation of some of the greatest wines on earth. French wine production commands the attention of the wine market year after year. With over 860,000 hectares under vine, and numbers close to 50 million hectoliters of wine produced annually, France dominates the market and sets the standard for not only product quality, but also quantity. France’s many contributions to the world of wine have been absolutely indispensable. The country is the originator of the term “Premier Cru,” coined the term Terroir (a French term so complex there is no literal translation) and has laid the blueprint for a structured appellation system, which others have implemented in their own countries. French vineyard techniques and winemaking practices are mimicked world-wide. California vintners have been replicating Rhone style wines for decades, South America has adopted the French varietal of Malbec and countries around the world are imitating Burgundian styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With vast diversity in terroir, France is home to some of the most hospitable winegrowing locations on earth. The combination of topography, geology, climate, rainfall and even the amount of sunlight combined with the long historical tradition of winegrowing and making, has allowed the vintners of France to not only hone their skills, but learn from nature to create a product that like the world in which it resides… is very much alive.