Fleur Haut Gaussens 2008 - Second vin du Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Bordeaux
Red
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The château's second wine is an elegant Bordeaux Supérieur, evoking subtle notes of black fruit on the nose. The palate offers a fine structure with silky tannins, length and a spicy finish. Drink now with a fine piece of red meat, for example...
Features
Estate
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Cuvée
2
Vintage
2008
Designation
Bordeaux Supérieur
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
100% Merlot
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils, in the Fronsac region, in Vérac
Viticulture
reasoned cultivation
Winemaking
pre-fermentation cold maceration, temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, natural malolactic fermentation
Breeding
20% in barrels, 80% in vats
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
superb deep, dense crimson colour
Nose
elegant, evoking subtle notes of black fruit
Mouth
beautiful structure with silky tannins, long on the palate with a long, spicy finish
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, grilled meats, a platter of mature cheeses...
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
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
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
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
3.2/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. FABIEN B. Published on 18/01/2015
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE D. Published on 17/03/2015
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Note and review by M. CLAUDE D. Published on 17/11/2014
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