2020 Les Charmes-Godard Blanc
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The 2020 Les Charmes-Godard Blanc has a seriously zippy nose of fresh lime juice, yuzu zest and sea spray, with touches of paraffin wax and coriander seed. The medium-bodied palate follows through on the zing, delivering a racy backbone and intense citrus flavors, finishing on a chalky note.
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James Suckling
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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A dense, layered white with sliced-apple, honey and lemon character. Some tangerine, too. It's full-bodied with lots of crushed stone and green apple on the finish and zingy acidity. Really well done.
About the producer

Nicolas Thienpont purchased this estate in the Côte des Francs in 1988. Largely producing white wine, there is a high percentage of Semillon (60%) with 25% Sauvignon Gris and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented in 500-litre oak and spending six months on lees, this is an impressive, textured white wine.