Chateau Martinon AOC Entre-Deux-Mers, 2021

Château Martinon, in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region at Gornac, is a traditional family estate. Wine has been made in the region for centuries as the local Saint-Pierre-de-Bat church bears witness: built between the 12th and 14th centuries, it contains a sculpture of two men, one with a barrel on his knees and the other drinking. The estate has been owned by the Troillet family for generations, with Jérôme currently at the helm farming 19 hectares of vineyards. His white wine happens to be a personal favourite of the Johnston family, proprietors of the eponymous Bordeaux négociant firm, all of whom always have some on hand in their cellars. It is their go-to wine in summer, pairing well with oysters and shrimp. The 2021 vintage has floral aromas with white grapefruit and peach, which lead to a broad palate, coming from a high proportion of 60% Sémillon with 25% Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Sauvignon Gris and 2% Muscadelle. With the emerging of more passion fruit flavours, the Château Martinon finishes on a pithy note.