The 2025 Château Closiot Bordeaux Blanc is a refined dry white from Barsac in Bordeaux, made by Jean-Marie Guffens from vines grown on the estate’s clay-limestone soils. The blend is led by Sémillon with Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle, bringing together ripe orchard fruit, floral aromatics and fine mineral detail. The wine shows lemon, pear and white peach alongside white flowers, citrus zest, subtle hazelnut and gentle spice. Its generous fruit and textured profile are balanced by the freshness expected from a well-made Bordeaux Blanc.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied and finely textured, with vibrant acidity supporting layers of citrus, orchard fruit and ripe stone fruit. Lemon, pear and white peach are complemented by delicate floral, nutty and savoury notes, while a fine chalky mineral and saline character adds tension and length. The wine has a rounded, creamy texture without feeling heavy, with subtle oak and lees-derived complexity adding depth to the mid-palate. As it opens, gentle spice and mineral notes become more pronounced, leading to a dry, long and persistent finish with lingering citrus, orchard fruit and savoury mineral character.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Bordeaux Blanc drinkers who enjoy richer, textured whites with freshness, mineral detail and subtle oak complexity. It is approachable in its youth but has enough acidity, fruit concentration and structure to develop additional nutty and savoury character in bottle. Best enjoyed over the next 5–10 years. Serve lightly chilled with butter-poached marron, seared scallops with brown butter, roast chicken with morels, grilled turbot with beurre blanc, lobster, or mushroom and truffle risotto.
