Château Fleur Haut Gaussens - Grand Vin 2016
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
16/20
RVF
16/20
Bettane & Desseauve
90/100
Robert Parker
The château's haute couture cuvée "[...] The whole is harmonious and long on the palate, building but not overwhelming the senses, leading to a clean, lively finish. This is a sumptuous Bordeaux that is almost too easy to drink, so have a second bottle on hand." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) - Delivery in wooden cases for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method) -
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Eye
Clear robe with a surprising violet color
Nose
Reveals pure aromas and unexpected finesse of slightly peppery violet and blackcurrant jam that transports you straight back to childhood.
Mouth
An elegant, refined, pure, and fresh wine. These characteristics harmonize perfectly with its well-defined structure and smooth, seductive, and delicate tannins.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2021
Drink before
2030
Production
5,000 bottles
Guard
15 years
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with steak tartare, lamprey à la bordelaise, duck aiguillettes, fried camembert, or Flemish carbonade.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 16/20 (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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2016 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
The Grand Vin Fleur Haut Gaussens 2016 is a three-way blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. Its bouquet is appealing, with pure, ripe black cherries mixed with blueberries and violets, in the style of Margaux. The palate is very well balanced with notes of blackberry and lush ripe fruit, complemented by pencil lead and cedar. The whole is harmonious and long on the palate, building but not overwhelming the senses towards a clean and lively finish. This is a sumptuous Bordeaux that is almost too easy to drink, so have a second bottle handy.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Very 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:
Already tasted last year, this wine proves to be of great class. The nose is precise, measured, slightly austere, with beautiful pyrazine, pepper, and juicy black fruit. The palate is structured by high-quality tannins and punctuated by magnificent licorice.
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 (2019 guide) 92/100
About wine:
A wine aged in oak barrels with a pleasant aroma, it is mature and developing well. The soft tannins and ripe fruit show both great freshness and a still solid structure. This will be a good wine in the years to come, so wait until 2021 to drink it.
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
Vinous
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3/5
based on 6 reviews
Note and opinion by Ms. MARIE FRANCE C. Published on 06/04/2023
Very good wine. When it comes back on the market, I would like to receive an alert. I am usually on the Rhône side, and I was not disappointed.
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN PIERRE M. Published on 11/18/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC M. Published on March 9, 2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. PHILIPPE A. Published on 07/13/2020
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Review and opinion by Mr. ALEXIS C. Published on 05/16/2020
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Review and opinion by Mr. PIERRE-ANGE T. Published on 10/04/2019
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