Description
Chateau Lespault-Martillac is one of the oldest estates in Martillac, and wine has been made here since Roman times. It is located on a magnificent gravelly rise overlooking the commune. The chateau, an 18th century manor house, and the newly-renovated cellars are located in the heart of small vineyard with old Merlot vines producing low yields of high-quality grapes.
Starting with the 2009 vintage, the owners, the Jean-Claude Bolleau family, have entrusted management of this estate to Domaine de Chevalier, a Graves great growth. Olivier Bernard and his team have undertaken to make this wine with an outstanding potential one of the jewels of the Pessac-Leognan appellation. In order to do so, they use the same methods as the finest great growths: ploughing the soil, sustainable viticulture, plot-by-plot vineyard management, hand picking and careful sorting of grapes, their transfer by gravity flow into small 50-80 hectolitre fermentation vats, finely-tuned extraction, malolactic fermentation, ageing in barrel on the lees, etc.
94 points Jeb Dunnuck
“I also loved the 2020 Château Lespault-Martillac Blanc. This beauty has bright citrus and honeyed grapefruit-driven aromatics that carry to a medium-bodied, balanced, vibrant white with good acidity, plenty of concentration, and outstanding length. Drink this classic, impeccably made Graves white over the coming 10-15 years.” (3/2023)
94 points James Suckling
“Citrus rind with salty undertones and caramel. Full-bodied. Phenolic and focused. Savory. Delicious finish. Drink or hold.” (5/2023)
93 points Vinous
“The 2020 Lespault-Martillac Blanc is just as compelling as it was from barrel. Hints of lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine oil and passionfruit all grace this exquisite white. A healthy dollop of Sémillon and a touch of French oak lend notable textural nuance throughout. This airy, gracious dry white is a winner. (AG)” (2/2023)
91 points Wine Advocate
“Revealing aromas of citrus zest, white flowers, kiwi and nectarine, the 2020 Lespault-Martillac Blanc is medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with a vibrant spine of acidity and a saline finish. (WK)” (4/2023)
91 points Wine Spectator
“A bright, floral-edged white, with a lively honeysuckle note that runs the length of the wine, as the core of lemon curd, white peach and gooseberry stretches out slowly. Reveals a nice fleur de sel note inlaid on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. (JM)” (3/2023)
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