The 2025 Château Closiot ‘Le C de Sec’ is a distinctive dry white from Barsac in Bordeaux, made by Jean-Marie Guffens. The wine comes from clay-limestone soils with mature vines and is predominantly Sémillon, supported by Sauvignon Gris and a small amount of Muscadelle. It shows ripe pear, white peach and yellow fruit alongside citrus, subtle spice, hazelnut and fine mineral notes. The wine has an unusually rich, concentrated character for a dry Bordeaux Blanc, reflecting the estate’s low yields and distinctive Barsac terroir.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, broad and finely textured, with a fleshy core of ripe orchard and stone fruit balanced by bright acidity. Pear, white peach and ripe melon are joined by lemon, gentle nutty and toasted characters, while a fine chalky and saline mineral edge brings tension and length. Fermentation and ageing in French oak, including around 25% new barrels, adds subtle creamy, spicy and savoury complexity without overwhelming the fruit. The palate remains focused despite its richness, leading to a long, dry and persistent finish with lingering citrus, mineral and gentle spice.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Chardonnay drinkers and Bordeaux Blanc enthusiasts who enjoy richer, textural whites with mineral freshness and serious depth. Its combination of concentrated fruit, oak texture and Barsac minerality makes it particularly versatile at the dinner table. Best enjoyed over the next 5–10 years, with further savoury and nutty complexity developing in bottle. 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.
