Château Sérilhan Saint-Estèphe 2016 - Cru Bourgeois
Bordeaux
Red
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Drink or Keep
92-93/100
James Suckling
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91-93/100
Robert Parker
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92/100
Decanter
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92/100
Vinous
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90/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
"An excellent deal for the appellation!"
"Serilhan 2016 is a treat. It has a gorgeous, well-defined bouquet, with aromas of blackberry, cigar box and smoke that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with succulent black and red fruits, very fine tannins, a quality new oak veneer, but more than enough fruit, and a long, sensual finish. Utterly appealing, this wine is a true Saint-Estèphe seducer!" (Wine Advocate 2017). This Cru Bourgeois du Médoc is an excellent bargain with immediate pleasure!
Features
Estate
Château Sérilhan
Cuvée
Cru Bourgeois
Vintage
2016
Designation
Saint-Estèphe
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Gunz gravel and clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional, fermentation in cement, stainless steel and wood vats, 25-day vatting period, pre-fermentation cold maceration, malolactic fermentation in barrels, aged on lees.
Breeding
15 months in barrels (37% new, 32% one-wine, 31% two-wine)
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense, dark purple color
Nose
Complex and charming, with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant and violets, enhanced by a slightly smoky fragrance, clean and inviting.
Mouth
Magnificent aromatic intensity, aromas of savoury black fruits, dark chocolate and spices, coated tannins, full-bodied and delicious, juicy and persistent finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2035+
Production
75,000 bottles
Guard
2040
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with ceps stuffed bordelaise-style, duck parmentier, tiramisu...
Château Sérilhan
Saint-Estèphe
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2017) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Didier Marcelis took over management of the family estate in 2003. On the 24 hectares of vines, great efforts have been made to improve the quality of the wines, thanks in particular to the advice of Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus). Today, the three wines produced (sérilhan, moutinot and mignot) form a highly successful trio, still dense and complex, but which have gained in refinement and finesse since Hubert de Boüard's arrival.
Decanter
Wine rated (2017 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Full-bodied, fleshy and extremely seductive aromatically, this wine has the vigor of this year's St-Estèphe. It has sweet, cocoa-dusted bitter chocolate shavings and a silky, balanced character. It should be good value and an excellent example of the appellation in this vintage. Very beautiful. 2025-2040
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2017 guide) 91-93/100 (Vin Formidable)
About the wine:
Serilhan 2016 is a treat. It has a gorgeous, well-defined bouquet, with aromas of blackberry, cigar box and smoke that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with succulent black and red fruits, very fine tannins, a quality new oak veneer, but more than enough fruit, and a long, sensual finish. Utterly attractive, this wine is a true Saint-Estèphe seducer! 2021-2040
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated domain (2010 guide) City
About the domain :
The château was run by Louis Merlet from 1983 to 2002. Today, his two grandsons, Didier and Thierry Marcellis, are at the helm. In the meantime, the merger with Château Moutinot has increased the estate's surface area from 1.2 hectares - a parcel located in the lieu-dit Pez - to 19 hectares in 2004. The château began to make a name for itself in 1998, when it renewed its barrel cellar. Today, the wines are remarkably dense.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated wine (2018 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Sérilhan 2016 has a magnificent bouquet, quite colorful and generous, with ample scents of blackberry and raspberry enhanced by violet and iodine notes. The palate is medium-bodied, with a light grip, quite symmetrical and concentrated, with impressive precision on the finish. The power of this wine is reduced in favor of the elegance of this Saint-Estèphe. 2019-2034
James Suckling
Wine rated (2017 guide) 92-93/100
About the wine:
Layered and very intense, with notes of black fruit and spices. Hints of chocolate. Full-bodied, juicy and fruity. Long finish. The best ever?
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Rated wine (2017 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
With its burnt ruby color, this wine presents aromas of smoke, tobacco and dark, appetizing fruit. It has good concentration and a freshness ignited by a whiplash finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by Mme MARIE K. Published on 07/09/2024
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Note and review by M. JEREMY L. Published on 02/05/2024
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