Château Fleur Haut Gaussens 2011

Name: Château Fleur Haut Gaussens 2011
Brand: Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Rating: 3.4 (8 reviews)

Bordeaux Supérieur|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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3.4/5 (8 customers)

14/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Cité

Hachette

15/20

RVF

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...

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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