A fabulous, complex perfume reveals scents of herbs, licorice, white peaches, honey, and citrus. This medium-bodied, gorgeously proportioned dry white Graves exhibits flavors of figs, citrus, and white flowers. Beautifully textured, tremendously pure, and authoritatively flavored yet remarkably elegant, it can be drunk now and over the next 12-15 years.

Note: Due to space limitations, no tasting notes have been included, only my qualitative score. Obviously, the 2001 dry whites are extremely long-lived wines. They can be drunk young or cellared for 20-30+ years. I recently had the pleasure of tasting the 1962 Domaine de Chevalier, which was still incredibly fresh and lively. In many ways, these whites age even more slowly than red Bordeaux.

Brisk aromas of honeysuckle, lime and ginger. Fruit-driven and penetrating, with a strong element of citrus peel. Almost hard-edged today but has enough supporting density. Finishes quite long, with excellent fruit and cut. Provides more evidence of the extraordinary quality of sauvignon blanc in 2001.