A pale yellow-green colour with a nose reminiscent of freshly squeezed lime juice. On the palate, it is elegant and refined with mineral overtones and a flinty core dominated by whiffs of black truffle.
Perhaps the most discretely rich, serenely and subtly powerful yet in an already illustrious line. Follows 03 and 02 as the best blend at FCTWS. Semillon (80%-most to date, rising since 22% in 01) clearly dominant over sauvignon in youth, hinting at citrus, waxiness - though wood also assertive as yet, from 10mths 60% new oak. Moderate 13% alc quite enough. Complexity promised, lovely aromas, lingering flavours already in attendance. Will benefit from few more yrs in bottle. [John Platter]