Château Fleur Haut Gaussens - Cabernet Franc La Bergeronnette 2016
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
90/100
Robert Parker
15,5/20
RVF
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
90/100
Decanter
"La Bergeronnette 2016 is a pure Cabernet Franc from Bordeaux Supérieur. It has a lively bouquet, with hints of green pepper that complement the 'vibrant' black fruit, which demands attention. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with captivating black fruit. There is a lovely acid structure that ensures a sense of freshness and precision right through to the finish. It’s no surprise that this wine was a success as a primeur. It is an excellent wine.” (Wine Advocate 2017 – Neal Martin)
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Nose
The bouquet is fiery, with notes of green pepper that infuse the punchy black fruit and demand attention
Palate
The palate is moderately full-bodied with well-integrated dark fruit. There is a lively acidity that ensures a sense 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
Pairs well with cured ham and cold cuts, roasted poultry and veal, paella and tapas, and goat cheeses
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to expectations for its appellation(s))
About the wine:
Composed almost entirely of Cabernet Franc, this harmonious and fresh wine impresses with its vibrancy and depth.
About the estate:
For the past five years, this Entre-Deux-Mers estate has been winning over wine lovers with its full-bodied wines, featuring expressive fruitiness that pairs beautifully with toasty oak notes.
Decanter
Wine rated (2018 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
A 100% Cabernet Franc isn't usually what you'd expect from a Bordeaux or Burgundy wine! This one features juicy, ripe fruit, but still retains the classic pepper notes typical of the variety. The tannins aren't all that subtle, so don't be afraid to pair it with a rib of beef.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
The 2016 Bergeronnette is a pure Cabernet Franc from Bordeaux Supérieur. It offers a lively bouquet, with hints of green pepper that complement the “vibrant” black fruit that demands attention. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with captivating black fruit. There is a lovely acid structure that ensures a sense of freshness and precision right through to the finish. It’s no surprise that this wine was a hit 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 wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Starting with the family vineyard on the right bank in Vérac, near Fronsac, Hervé Lhuillier has established a true premium Bordeaux brand, built on the foundations of depth, authenticity, and carefully controlled oak aging. New vines of Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, planted on exposed limestone (the quarries are open to visitors), will soon begin production. While the density-sorting machine brought greater precision to the 2018 vintage, we remain unsatisfied with the somewhat excessive 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 the wine:
An immediately appealing and aromatic wine with fine tannins and rich berry flavors, showing 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
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