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Fleur Haut Gaussens 2008 - Second vin du Château Fleur Haut Gaussens

Bordeaux

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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

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with red meats, grilled meats, a platter of mature cheeses...

Château Fleur Haut Gaussens

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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

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

Jancis Robinson

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Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

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