Château Fleur Haut Gaussens - Malbec "La Viminière" 2016
15/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"La Viminière 2016, a pure Malbec, is reminiscent of the coolest terroirs of Cahors: a nose of wild fruit and a palate built around a strong but high-quality tannic structure." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018 - RVF)
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Nose
Very pure, elegant, with aromas of blackberries and blueberries. Well-integrated woody notes.
Mouth
Precise attack. Powerful structure with a refined balance between aromas, tannins, flesh, and freshness. Full-bodied and persistent with aromas of black fruit, blond tobacco, and slightly peppery spices. Elegant tannic structure. Complex and persistent finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with country terrines, game, grilled red meats, sauces, or stews...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
For half a decade, this Entre-Deux-Mers vintage has been captivating wine lovers with its generous wines, whose expressive fruitiness is beautifully complemented by toasty oak notes.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
The 2016 Viminière, a pure Malbec, is reminiscent of the coolest terroirs of Cahors: a nose of wild fruit and a palate built around a strong but high-quality tannic structure.
About the estate:
From the family vineyard on the right bank in Vérac, near Fronsac, Hervé Lhuillier has created a true Bordeaux Supérieur brand, whose fundamentals are depth, authenticity, and careful oak aging. New Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot vines, planted on exposed limestone (the quarries are open to visitors), will soon come into production. While the density sorting machine brought greater precision to the 2018 vintage, we remain thirsty for more in terms of the somewhat exaggerated extraction and aging. Let's give the wines time to settle before considering removing the star.
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
Vinous
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. ANDREA Z. Published on 03/07/2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. PHILIPPE R. Published on 12/10/2018
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