Château Fleur Haut Gaussens 2011
Bordeaux
Red
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Drink or Keep
14/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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Cité
Hachette
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15/20
RVF
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86-89/100
Wine Spectator
"Merlot, which largely dominates these clay-limestone soils, reigns almost unchallenged in this wine, escorted by the two Cabernets. The color is intense: the nose, with its mix of black fruit and roasted coffee notes left over from a short period of ageing in wood, announces a pleasant palate, which is confirmed by the attack. The tannins give this 2011 a good structure, but it needs two or three years of cellaring to mellow". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2014)
Features
Estate
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Vintage
2011
Designation
Bordeaux Supérieur
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils, in the Fronsac region
Viticulture
reasoned
Winemaking
pre-fermentation cold maceration, temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, natural malolactic fermentation partly in barrels
Breeding
50% in French oak barrels for 8 months
Tasting & pairing
Eye
superb deep, dense crimson colour
Nose
black fruit aromas, roasted coffee notes.
Mouth
pleasant. Good structure supported by tannins.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, grilled meats, a platter of mature cheeses...
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 14/20 (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:
Delicate aromas of red fruit, pepper and peony, very fleshy palate with slightly firm tannins, taut with good vivacity.
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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2014 guide) Cited (Successful wine)
About the wine:
A 30-hectare estate on the right bank of the Dordogne, run by Hervé Lhuillier since 1997. Merlot, which largely dominates this clay-limestone soil, reigns almost unchallenged in this wine, escorted by the two Cabernets. The color is intense; the nose, with its blend of black fruits and roasted coffee notes left over from a short period of ageing in wood, announces a pleasant palate, which is confirmed by the attack. The tannins give this 2011 good structure, but require two or three years of cellaring to mellow.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 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 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 Spectator
Rated 86-89/100 (Very good wine)
Jancis Robinson
Domain Rated Recommended
Vinous A. Galloni
Domain Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
on 8 reviews
Note and review by M. JULIEN N. Published on 12/01/2016
well-balanced, pleasant burgundy
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Note and review by M. FABIEN B. Published on 13/11/2015
Very dominated by coffee notes, less successful than the 2008...
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Note and review by M. ANTOINE M. Published on 05/10/2015
Pleasant fruitiness but dry finish with slightly firm tannins. Drink with a saltier dish to soften the effect.
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Note and review by M. LAURENT C. Published on 12/09/2023
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Note and review by M. PIERRE L. Published on 22/06/2023
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Note and review by M. JEAN MARTIN W. Published on 10/02/2019
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Note and review by M. RICHARD L. Published on 04/12/2015
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Note and review by M. MICHEL D. Published on 18/10/2015
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