2021 Les Champs Libres

The 2021 Les Champs Libres comes from the two Sauvignon clones (Bordeaux and those propagated from Sancerre clones), and it was picked on 9 and 11 September. Matured in 70% new oak (Burgundy 228-litre Taransaud barrels) had strong yeasty aromas that is due to the aforementioned lower temperatures in the cellar retarding its evolution. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, more developed with orange zest and apricot, a touch of ginger towards the very focused and persistent finish. Baptiste Guinaudeau suggested that this vintage will undergo a longer élevage than usual, and as such, I would also recommend affording it some bottle age, as it is likely to evolve equally slowly. - Neal Martin (2022)

The other white from the Lafleur team, I think the 2021 Les Champs Libres is even better. Based on 100% Sauvignon, it has tons of chalky minerality as well as notes of citrus, pear, and white flowers. Medium-bodied, focused, racy, yet incredibly concentrated, it's brilliant stuff any way you look at it. (2022)