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Up against the prestigious names Chateau d'Aiguille (owner of Canon La Gaffeliere) and Chateau Cantelys (owner of Chateau Smith-Haut-Laffite) and Chateau Leognan, this Chateau St Hilaire came out top. "A very classic Graves Blanc. On the nose: nectarine, gooseberry, lime, sage, spruce tips, along with buttered toast and beeswax. On the palate: taut and structured, with a fresh acid core and intense salted lemon flavors, balanced by juicy fruit melt. With only 12.5% alcohol, it remains light-footed without losing depth. The winning wine from Graves: Château Saint-Hilaire shows why Bordeaux Blanc fascinates – with fresh acidity, citrus salt aromas, and juicy fruit melt. This wine surprises with considerable substance – a characterful companion to food, ideal with oysters and seafood." - Falstaff