Château Fleur Haut Gaussens Bordeaux Supérieur 2018

Name: Château Fleur Haut Gaussens Bordeaux Supérieur 2018
Brand: Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Rating: 3.8 (119 reviews)

Bordeaux Supérieur|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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Drink or Keep

3.8/5 (119 customers)

15/20

RVF

90/100

Wine Enthusiast

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

90/100

James Suckling

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complete

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"A cuvée of character that demonstrates the exemplary consistency of this vintage. The nose is exuberant, very floral, mentholated and fruity, and the palate is full-bodied, complete, with deep tannins, plenty of freshness and length". (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) What a superb Bordeaux Supérieur! A must for your cellar.

Features

Estate

Château Fleur Haut Gaussens

Vintage

2018

Designation

Bordeaux Supérieur

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

85% merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec

Terroirs

Clay-limestone, on the slopes of Fronsac

Viticulture

Sustainable farming, HVE 3

Harvest

Optimum maturity after 2 checks

Winemaking

Cold pre-fermentation maceration, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, natural malolactic fermentation

Breeding

50% in French oak barrels for 6 months

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Beautiful purple color

Nose

Crunchy red and black fruit, fine, high aromatic bouquet

Mouth

The toasty woodiness melts away to reinforce the greediness of the finish. Tasty. Good life ahead. Powerful and well-balanced, the tannic structure blends with the right amount of fruit. Elegant and delicate, this vintage has a beautifully composed finish. A wine full of personality and finesse, with excellent ageing potential.

Serve

AT 16-19°C

Open

1 hour before in recent vintages

Drink before

2030

Guard

10 years

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with fine charcuterie, grilled or roasted meat, a selection of cheeses.

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 14.5/20 (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 wine:

A cuvée of character that demonstrates the exemplary regularity of this vintage. The nose is exuberant, very floral, mentholated and fruity, and the palate is full-bodied, complete, with deep tannins, plenty of freshness and length.

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 (guide 2021) 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:

Good volume, particular concentration of fruit. The tannins are tight, sharp and restrained. We like the frankness and, above all, the charming fruit.

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.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

Big, ripe and delicious, this is already a well-balanced wine. Juicy black fruits give the wine density and a fragrant character, with both spiciness and generous berry flavors. Drink now.

Jancis Robinson

Domain Rated Recommended

Vinous A. Galloni

Domain Rated Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100

Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry leaf, chestnut and gravel. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Drink or cellar.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.8/5

on 119 reviews

Note and review by M. ALAIN L. Published on 04/03/2024

A simple Bordeaux wine, supple and pleasant, but nothing more. A Bordeaux that deserves a 3.5/5 rating in my book.