Château Pibran, 2017 Malvasia Nera finely balanced whites with real

finely balanced whites with real precision and a clear sense of place

This Chassagne Montrachet Rouge from Domaine Fontaine Gagnard is aged in oak barrels

Ripe black cherry

Under Dees’ direction

Château Pibran, 2017 Malvasia Nera finely balanced whites with realThe 2017 Chteau Pibran is a cracking Pauillac from the AXA portfolio and very much cut from the same cloth as its illustrious neighbour, Chteau Pichon Baron. In the glass it shows a deep garnet colour with flashes of purple. The nose is open and generous, packed with blackcurrant, stewed plum and a hint of cassis sweetness. On the palate theres a pleasing balance between freshness and depth, with layers of dark fruit supported by supple tannins and a