Gerard Bertrand Cigalus Blanc 2017

Made by the team at Gerard Bertrand, and based largely on Chardonnay (there’s 18% Viognier and 7% Sauvignon Blanc), the 2016 Domaine de Cigalus IGP Aude Cigalus Blanc is an exotic, floral, slightly honeyed and tropical fruit-driven white that has building richness, a creamy, layered texture and a good finish. It doesn’t lack for fruit or character and has loads to love. It is going to shine on the dinner table over the coming year or two.

An intense, complex bouquet of ripe citrus fruits, grapefruit, with peach, honey and dried fruits, combines with lovely toasted notes. Full, rich and silky on the palate with vanilla, lightly toasted oak and buttery nuances layered with aromatic tropical fruits. Great length, which is lively and fresh.