Château Fleur Haut Gaussens - Cabernet Franc La Bergeronnette 2016
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
90/100
Decanter
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
90/100
Robert Parker
15,5/20
RVF
"La Bergeronnette 2016 is a pure Cabernet Franc from Bordeaux Supérieur. It has a lively bouquet, with hints of green pepper, which infuses the "dynamic" black fruit that demands attention. The palate is medium-bodied with catchy black fruit. There is a nice acid structure that ensures a feeling of freshness and precision right through to the finish. It is not surprising that this wine was a success as a primeur. It is an excellent wine." (Wine Advocate 2017 - Neal Martin)
Buy your Fleur Haut Gaussens wines at the best price in a private sale!
from €99 on your first order
Nose
The bouquet is lively with notes of green pepper that infuse the punchy black fruit and demand attention.
Mouth
The palate is medium-bodied with clinging black fruit. There is lively acidity that ensures a feeling of freshness and precision right through to the finish. This is an excellent wine that will provide a decade of drinking pleasure.
Serve
At 15-18°C
Open
15-20 minutes in advance
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2024
Guard
8 to 10 years old
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with cured ham and charcuterie, roast poultry and veal, paella and tapas, goat's cheese.
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 wine:
Composed mainly of Cabernet Franc, this harmonious and fresh cuvée impresses with its brightness and depth.
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.
Decanter
Wine rated (2018 guide) 90/100
About wine:
A 100% Cabernet Franc is not usually associated with a Bordeaux or Burgundy bottle! This one displays juicy, ripe fruit, but still with the classic pepper notes associated with the grape variety. The tannins are not so shy, so don't be afraid to pair it with a rib of beef.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2017 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
La Bergeronnette 2016 is a pure Cabernet Franc from Bordeaux Supérieur. It has a lively bouquet, with hints of green pepper, which infuses the "dynamic" black fruit that demands attention. The palate is medium-bodied with catchy black fruit. There is a nice acidity that ensures a feeling of freshness and precision right through to the finish. It is not surprising that this wine was a success as a primeur. It is an excellent wine.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15,5/20 (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 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.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2018 guide) 91/100
About wine:
An immediately appealing and fragrant wine with fine tannins and rich berries, which has great potential. It is full-bodied, ripe, and will age well. Just wait until 2022.
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
Vinous
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3/5
based on 4 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. YVES G. Published on 07/08/2024
See all reviews from this customer
Review and opinion by Mr. PENG W. Published on 03/09/2021
See all reviews from this customer
Note and opinion by Mr. HAELTERMAN B. Published on October 31, 2019
See all reviews from this customer
Review and opinion by Mr. LEO V. Published on 09/17/2018
See all reviews from this customer
Discover other wines from the estate
