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Château Fleur Haut Gaussens - Malbec "La Viminière" 2016

Bordeaux

Red

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15/20

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15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

"The 2016 Viminière, 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." (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

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with country terrines, game, grilled red meats, sauces or stews...

Château Fleur Haut Gaussens

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

Domaine rated (2022 guide) 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

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Domaine rated (2022 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, 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

Jancis Robinson

Domain Rated Recommended

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Domain Rated Recommended

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended

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