Château Bolaire 2011
87-89/100
Robert Parker
15/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
2*Étoiles
Hachette
88-91/100
Wine Spectator
"Located on well-drained marshland, the Bolaire vineyard is unique in its preference for Petit Verdot, which makes up 54% of this wine, accompanied by Merlot (37%) and Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep color with purple highlights, intense fruit nose with hints of black cherry and blackcurrant, lively and powerful attack, mellow tannins, still firm on the finish. "Solid as a rock and already harmonious. " (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015)
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Eye
lovely deep garnet color
Nose
intense and complex, with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant jam, and hints of vanilla
Mouth
Supple and refined, silky tannins, freshness and balance, very charming
Serve
at 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with small game, red meat, mature cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About wine:
Remarkably well made: a nose full of character, with blackcurrant and blackberry jam, gunflint, and vanilla oak; the palate expresses the same aromatic palette, velvety, fresh, balanced, and full of charm.
About the estate:
The originality of this wine lies in the high percentage of Petit Verdot used in its blend, generally around 40%. This grape variety expresses its full potential on the predominantly marshy terroir of this 5-hectare estate, located on a former island in the Garonne River that was connected to the mainland in the Middle Ages. Full of character, the wines display exuberant aromas, generally very ripe fruit, skillfully balanced oak, and a texture that is both powerful and silky, always balanced by an elegant freshness. The exuberance and refinement characteristic of the estate are evident in the powerful, complex, deep, vibrant, and energetic 2015 vintage.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2015 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
Located on well-drained marshland, the Bolaire vineyard is unique in its preference for Petit Verdot, which makes up 54% of this wine, accompanied by Merlot (37%) and Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep color with purple highlights, intense fruit nose with hints of black cherry and blackcurrant, lively and powerful attack, mellow tannins, still firm on the finish. "Solid as a rock" and already harmonious.
About the estate:
Businessman Vincent Mulliez, who passed away in 2010, purchased Châteaux Bolaires (Bordeaux Supérieur), Belle Vue, and Gironville (Haut Médoc) in the southern part of the Médoc region in 2004, which have since become solid investments. His heirs have taken up the torch.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2012 guide) 87-89/100 (Good wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
In the marshes of Macau, in a place called Le Bout de l'Île, the team at Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc) produces a beautifully crafted Bordeaux Supérieur. Its uniqueness lies in the significant proportion of Petit Verdot (60% of the blend), which gives the wine a perfectly balanced spicy and minty character. Harvested late, vinified at low temperatures (extracting color and fruitiness) and aged in barrels (30% new wood), which can sometimes be a little too dominant at the expense of the fruit, the latest vintages stand out for their seductive profile and long finish. This estate is undoubtedly one of the appellation's safest bets!
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 88-91/100 (Very good wine)
Customer rating
3.9/5
based on 11 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. HUGUES D. Published on 09/29/2016
After three days of being open, it's still as delicious as ever, if not even more so!
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Review and opinion by Mr. RAPHAEL L. Published on 06/27/2016
Bordeaux with finesse, very woody, mellow aging. 5* for value for money; it's not a very complex wine, but it has a lot of personality.
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN DANIEL P. Published on March 4, 2016
blueberry, zan, powdery tannins, freshness, ready to drink
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEROME F. Published on 05/19/2018
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Review and opinion by Mr. LOIC C. Published on 11/13/2015
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