Cheval Quancard, Entre-deux-Mers (Bordeaux, France) 2021

 Wine lovers seeking full-flavored white wines not made from Chardonnay can find a source among the white wines of Bordeaux.  The 2021 Cuvée Clémence Blanc is an outstanding example of the quality and value to be found here.  The Entre-deux-Mers is a broad growing area between the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.  Much of the large production from the area is sold as Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur, both red and white.  Only white wines can use the Entre-deux-Mers appellation and wines like the Cuvée Clémence will raise the reputation of the denomination.  The nose is full and forward with tantalizing aromas of peaches, pears and lemon backed by hints of cream, vanilla and herbs.  Subtly textured and creamy on the palate, it offers layers of ripe peach and grapefruit plus lemon curd, herbs, vanilla and spices.  Blended from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscdelle, it is a remarkable value for an oak-aged, complex white.