Chateau Croix d'Allons, Bandol organic white 2024, 75cl

60% Clairette, 40% Ugni Blanc Eye: Light yellow tint with silvery reflections. Discreet, brilliant, clear dress. 1st Nose: Discreet at first, revealed by saline and smoky notes. 2nd Nose: Opening with citrus fruits and candied lemon on a background of caramelized bulbs. Palate: Entered into the guide last year and already a favorite with its 2022 white, this estate confirms the test with a brilliant 2023, born from vines of clairette (60%) and ugni blanc of venerable age (50 years). Fine and complex, the nose combines white flower (elderberry), green almonds, buttery notes and a smoky touch of garrigue. Stunningly charming, the palate is perfectly rounded, enveloped in suave flavors of summer fruits, before a long, slender finish full of depth. A fresh, delicate and excellently aged Bandol, to be reserved for refined dishes.