Château Reynon Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Cadillac, Bordeaux, France 75cl

Château Reynon sits in the Cadillac part of the Bordeaux region, an estate with a long reputation for crisp, characterful dry whites. Under a family known for its work with white Bordeaux, its Sauvignon Blanc has become a benchmark for the style, made with care but without fuss.

This wine is pure Sauvignon Blanc, letting the grape’s aromatic personality lead from start to finish. It is made in a bright, unoaked, zesty style that keeps the focus squarely on freshness and clarity of fruit rather than weight or richness.

From the 2018 vintage, the wine shows the lively, aromatic profile you would expect of a Sauvignon Blanc kept for its energy rather than long ageing. Whites like this are at their best in their first few years, so it is a wine to open and enjoy for its vibrancy.

Expect aromas of citrus, boxwood and passion fruit with a green, herbal lift. The palate is crisp and dry, with racy acidity and a clean, refreshing finish. It is best served well chilled, at around 8 to 10 degrees.

If you enjoy Sancerre or a zippy New World Sauvignon Blanc, this pure Bordeaux example sits comfortably alongside them and often at a friendlier price. It is a natural partner for goat’s cheese, oysters, grilled fish and a fresh green salad, and works well as a bright aperitif. Crisp and dependable, it is the sort of white to keep in the fridge through summer for easy lunches, warm evenings and impromptu get-togethers when you want something bright and refreshing.