Chateau Laville Haut Brion 2007

WEINWISSER: "Blasses, helles Gelb. Herrliches Bergamotte-Bouquet, viel weisse Grapefruit, Cassis, trotz der kleinen Proportion Sauvignon-Blanc spürt man deutlich dessen Aromatik. Saftiger, weicher Gaumen, weisse Nektarinen, samtener Körper, gute Balance, im Finish leichter Säureüberhang zurückbleibend. Ein nerviger, lebendiger Laville, an einen grossen Loirewein erinnernd."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Light in color, the wine delivers an interesting blend of vanilla, bright citrus, vermouth, lemon peel and roasted nuts on the nose. Full bodied, bright and fat, the sweet and tart, slightly honeyed citrus in the finish is fresh and refreshing. The wine was made from a blend of 83% Semillon and 17% Sauvignon Blanc."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "A ripe wine, with a delicious citrus and pear character, sweet fruits and an edge of spice. Pineapple acidity gives both richness and freshness. The wine has both balance and final acidity."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Rich, powerful, perfumed aromas of lemon pie, cooked apple and melon lead to a full body, with a fabulous density that persists. Gorgeous, with lovely richness and balance. Best after 2011."

JANCIS ROBINSON: "83% Sémillon. Slightly smoky. Lemon, mineral and already a hint of lanolin though the wine is still pretty tightly furled. Bright, electric freshness on the palate, though relatively subtle, showing a touch of grapefruit and grass as it opens up. Gently creamy, herbal finish. Long. (JH)"

FALSTAFF: "Helles Grüngelb. In der Nase frische Grapefruit, mit reifen Tropenfrüchten unterlegt, Maracuja und Pfirsich klingen an. Am Gaumen frisch, nach Zitrone und Walderdbeeren, mittlere Textur, sehr rassig, mineralischer Nachhall, bleibt gut haften."