Château Petit Bocq Saint-Estèphe 2016 - Cru Bourgeois

Name: Château Petit Bocq Saint-Estèphe 2016 - Cru Bourgeois
Brand: Château Petit Bocq
Rating: 4.5 (12 reviews)

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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Drink or Keep

4.5/5 (12 customers)

17/20

Jancis Robinson

16,5/20

RVF

91/100

Robert Parker

91/100

James Suckling

90/100

Yves Beck

wooded

elegant

poultry

cru bourgeois

ready to drink

safe bet

"A great deal!"

"Medium garnet red. In addition to the woodiness, which appears first, I also detect fruity notes and spices. An inviting candied touch. The palate confirms the charming tendency, but there's more to it than that. The body is creamy, balanced, dense and perfectly supported by its tannins. The tannins go hand in hand with the acid structure , which lends breed and freshness. A promising wine. " (Yves Beck 2018) - Delivered in wooden cases for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

Features

Estate

Château Petit Bocq

Cuvée

Cru Bourgeois

Vintage

2016

Designation

Saint-Estèphe

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

50% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

90% gravelly, 10% limestone and sandy soils

Viticulture

Sustainable cultivation

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Cold prefermentation maceration, traditional vinification, 1 month vatting time

Breeding

14 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which are renewed each year

Alcohol content

13,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Black and purple dress

Nose

Gourmet, it exhales a fine woodiness and notes of cocoa.

Mouth

A real density of flesh and the freshness that balances it out, acidity well present, the unctuousness of dark chocolate translates the integration of a well-dosed woodiness.

Serve

AT 16-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2020

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with jugged hare, game birds, red meats, cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the domain :

This discreet 14-hectare château, located right next to Haut-Marbuzet on the same plateau, offers a fine representation of Saint-Estèphe terroirs. However, the high proportion of Merlot in the blends gives the wine a deliberately charming, flattering style.

Decanter

Rated area (2021 guide) Recommended

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2018 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)

About the wine:

Petit Bocq 2016 is deep garnet-purple with aromas of cedar and earth over a core of red and black currants, cherries and undergrowth. The medium-bodied palate is elegant, vibrant and refreshing. 2019 - 2031

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (guide 2021) 16.5/20 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

A racy, sappy, well-crafted wine with a very ripe profile. A fine classic with a bright future. The wood should melt away.

Jancis Robinson

Rated 17/20

Recommended area

James Suckling

Rated wine (2019 guide) 91/100

Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

A supple, fleshy wine of average weight for this appellation, with plenty of energy to drive the moderately dry, tannic finish. Lovely black fruit makes it accessible, so drink up or cellar.

Andreas Larsson

Area rated Recommended

Yves Beck

Rated wine (2018 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

Medium garnet red. In addition to the woodiness, which appears first, I also detect fruity notes and spices. An inviting candied touch. The palate confirms the charming trend, but there's more to it than that. The body is creamy, balanced, dense and perfectly supported by its tannins. The tannins go hand in hand with the acid structure, which lends breed and freshness. A promising wine. 2022-2034

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.5/5

out of 12 reviews

Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 27/06/2023

Dark garnet-red color. Opulent raspberry/cocoa nose. Powerful, slightly seductive, full-bodied attack with ripe black fruits, forest floor nuances, mocha and leather notes, wrapped in sweet spices and elegant, mellow oak. These beautiful flavors express themselves in perfect balance against a backdrop of dense, well-integrated, polished tannins, with a supple, mellow texture, enhanced by a carefully measured touch of acidity. The racy ensemble continues long into a creamy finish. Very well matured, well-built and complete, with the added bonus of guaranteed longevity until at least 2030. To be "packed" in cases if possible, as the quality is particularly excellent and the price attractive. Producing voluptuous, suave sensations on this 2016 at its peak, this gastronomic Petit Bocq begs to be enjoyed with refined, tender dishes, such as a pheasant salmis accompanied by braised endives. Score = 4.5.