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Château Fleur Haut Gaussens 2016

Name: Château Fleur Haut Gaussens 2016
Brand: Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Rating: 3.7 (130 reviews)

Bordeaux Supérieur|Red wine

3.7/5 (130 customers)

15/20

RVF

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

90/100

Robert Parker

dense

smooth tannins

The estate’s “Le Château Fleur Haut Gaussens 2016” [...] reveals lovely aromas of blackberry, cedar, and forest on the nose. The medium-bodied palate is lined with velvety tannins that leave the palate silky smooth. There is plenty of freshness here, very concentrated with impressive structure and density on the finish. What a superb Bordeaux Supérieur! It’s well worth seeking out. ” (Wine Advocate 2017 - Neal Martin)

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Estate

Château Fleur Haut Gaussens

Vintage

2016

Designation

Bordeaux Supérieur

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

85% merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils on the hillsides of Fronsac

Viticulture

Sustainable farming, HVE 3

Grape Harvest

Reaches optimal maturity after two inspections

Winemaking

Cold pre-fermentation maceration, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, natural malolactic fermentation

Livestock farming

Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A beautiful purple color.

Nose

Reveals enticing aromas of blackberry, cedar, and woody notes

Palate

The attack is slightly full-bodied, with firm tannins that coat the palate. Then, a refreshing quality and impressive density emerge on the finish. It is at once elegant, balanced, and rich, with a silky texture/

Serve

At 16-19°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2021

Drink before

2026

Guard

10 years

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with grilled red meat, a barbecue, or a cheese platter

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2019 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the wine:

Round, fruity, and well-balanced—a Bordeaux to enjoy.

About the estate:

For half a decade, this Entre-Deux-Mers wine has been captivating with its generous wines, with expressive fruitiness well combined with toasty oak.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2016 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

Château Fleur Haut Gaussens 2016 is a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Malbec. At first, there is a hint of slight reduction on the nose, though this quickly fades to reveal lovely aromas of blackberry, cedar, and forest. The medium-bodied palate is lined with velvety tannins that leave the mouth feeling silky. There is plenty of freshness here, very concentrated with impressive structure and density on the finish. What a superb Bordeaux Supérieur! It’s well worth seeking out.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (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 tasting the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

This 2016 vintage is somewhat influenced by the heat of the growing season, with fruit notes reminiscent of prunes and cherries soaked in brandy. The palate is tight, with slightly firm tannins. However, the wine’s minty freshness and long finish will allow it to age well.

About the estate:

From his family's vineyard on the right bank of the Garonne, located in Vérac near Fronsac, Hervé Lhuillier has created a true Bordeaux Supérieur brand, whose cornerstones are depth, authenticity, and careful oak aging. New vines of Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, planted on exposed limestone (the quarries are open to visitors), will soon be in production. While the density-sorting machine has brought greater precision to the 2018 vintage, we remain somewhat unsatisfied with the rather exaggerated extraction and aging. Let's allow the wines time to settle before considering removing the star.

Jancis Robinson

Rated: Recommended

Vinous

Rated: Recommended

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

3.7/5

based on 130 reviews