Château Latour-Martillac Pessac-Léognan blanc 2022 - Grand Cru Classé
95/100
Wine Enthusiast
95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
94/100
James Suckling
93/100
Decanter
93/100
RVF
"With its fascinating purity and boundless energy, it should be perfect for drinking for over 15 years! ~ Jeff Leve"
"Reserved yet subtle and nuanced, this white wine is quietly coming into its own, already showing excellent structure and consistency. Its structure is remarkable, and the complementarity of Sauvignon and Sémillon is exemplary. Varietal character is not its focus, nor is exuberance; instead, it is forward-looking. (La Revue du Vin de France 2026)
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Eye
Pale color with slight green highlights
Nose
Complex and intense, it reveals floral (white flowers) and fruity (apricot, pear) notes, as well as some exotic touches (pineapple).
Mouth
Fresh, round, and smooth. The finish is marked by a lovely acidity and a subtle hint of saltiness.
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2031+
Production
27,800 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with sea bass in citrus sauce, lemon chicken, Brie-type cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This classified growth is a model family estate, with all the Kressmann children displaying an almost filial attachment to their heritage and very sound management. The red wine has gained greatly in tannin finesse and texture elegance. The wines are classic, with an emphasis on fruit, tannin quality, and freshness. Under the leadership of the highly talented and rigorous Valérie Vialard, the white wines are flawless, precise, aromatic, and perfectly lively.
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Lively and tangy, very vibrant on the palate—direct and concentrated, with citrus aromas enhanced by a touch of oak on the finish, which slightly tempers the freshness and ease of drinking, but adds complexity in the long term. 2023–2028
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
While many of the big names in Bordeaux wine trading chose to set up in the Médoc, the Kressmanns opted for the Graves region and this vineyard, acquired in 1930, which owes its name to a tower adorning its courtyard, a remnant of a castle built in the 12th century by Montesquieu's ancestors. A beautiful 50-hectare estate renowned for both its white and red wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
Reserved yet subtle and nuanced, this white wine is quietly coming into its own, already showing excellent structure and great consistency. Its structure is remarkable and the complementarity of Sauvignon and Sémillon is exemplary. Varietal character is not its focus, nor is exuberance; instead, it is forward-looking.
About the estate:
This is a fine example of a family estate, still owned by the Kressmanns, a historic family of Bordeaux wine merchants. Tristan and Loïc Kressmann are now at the helm of this classified growth, which enjoys an excellent location on the Martillac plateau. Each generation has respected the heritage handed down to them, while making progress in vineyard management and winemaking with their cellar master, Valérie Vialard. The château inaugurated a new winery for red wines with the 2019 vintage. Without succumbing to passing fads, the wines have retained their elegant and precise style, while gaining in density. This very convincing balance between tradition and modernity, as well as the particularly distinguished character of the latest vintages, lead us to award Latour-Martillac a second star.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About wine:
Aromas of white fruit and toast are enhanced by spicy notes and sliced apple from a hot, dry year. Ripe, with a hint of honey contrasting with citrus acidity, this wine is a classic from this Cru Classé. Drink from 2026. — Roger Voss
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About wine:
Precise and appealing nose, mineral, subtly scented with crème fraîche, guavas, sliced apples, and a few green currants. Lively and textured, with medium to full body, and a long, slightly phenolic finish. An exceptional wine. Drink now or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About wine:
A blend of 52% Sauvignon Blanc and 48% Sémillon, Château Latour-Martillac Blanc 2022 offers a chalky, mineral nose with hints of reduction, crushed citrus, and mint. With fascinating purity and boundless energy, this wine has been aged for 15 months in oak barrels and should be at its best for over 15 years. Total production: 2,250 cases. 2025-2040
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