Sauvignon Blanc, Churton 2023

Pale, silverish lemon colour in the glass, the nose here is refined and zesty, with a focused lemon and fresh mint nose bolstered by a little riper fruit underneath. The fruit has a sheen on the palate but remains cool, mingling with green and citrus fruit notes and more of that minty, fennel seed character. Bright, intense and textural without heaviness, this is a subtle and long Sauvignon Blanc, which as always resembles fine Sancerre more than some of its neighbours.

Subtle and elegant: that's how Churton's 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough is best described. Pure like glacial water with fine, lacy texture, its flavors are delicate and refined. Readers can expect restrained floral notes, sweet apple and nectarine, and the merest hint of flinty character. It has rich substance within its mid-weight core, and the finish is long and texturally complex. That's not something you can say about a lot of Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, but then Churton does its own thing. 2024 - 2027