Château Fleur Haut Gaussens - Malbec "La Viminière" 2016
Bordeaux
Red
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Drink or Keep
15/20
RVF
-
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"The 2016 Viminière, a pure Malbec, is not unlike the cooler terroirs of Cahors: a nose of wild fruit, and a palate built around a tannic structure that is supported, but of quality." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018 - RVF)
Features
Estate
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Cuvée
Malbec La Viminière
Vintage
2016
Designation
Bordeaux Supérieur
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
100% Malbec
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
reasoned
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
soft and short. Slow vinification over 25 days at low temperature.
Breeding
50% in new 400-litre French and American oak barrels for 8 months
Alcohol content
13,5 %
Tasting & pairing
Nose
very pure, elegant, with aromas of blackberries and blueberries. Well-integrated oak note
Mouth
Precise attack. Powerful structure with a refined balance of aromas, tannins, flesh and freshness. Full-bodied, followed by aromas of black fruit, blond tobacco and slightly peppery spices. Elegant tannic structure. Complex, persistent finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with country terrines, game, grilled red meats, sauces or stews...
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
For the past half-decade, this Entre-Deux-Mers cru has been seducing visitors with its generous wines, expressive fruitiness and toasty woodiness.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
La Viminière 2016, a pure Malbec, is reminiscent of the cooler terroirs of Cahors: a nose of wild fruit, and a palate built around a tannic structure that is supported, but of quality.
About the domain :
From his family's right-bank vineyard in Vérac, near Fronsac, Hervé Lhuillier has created a true brand of Bordeaux Supérieur, whose fundamentals are depth, authenticity and careful oakiness. New vines of Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot, planted on outcropping limestone (the quarries are open to visitors), will soon go into production. While the densimetric sorting machine has brought greater precision to 2018, we're still thirsty about the somewhat cartoonish extractions and ageing. Let's give the wines time to settle before considering removing the star.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
Vinous A. Galloni
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. ANDREA Z. Published on 07/03/2022
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE R. Published on 10/12/2018
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Note and review by M. RONAN B. Published on 07/05/2018
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