Château Fleur Haut Gaussens - Grand Vin 2016
16/20
RVF
16/20
Bettane & Desseauve
90/100
Robert Parker
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
A haute-couture cuvée from Château “[...] The wine is harmonious and long on the palate, building up but not overwhelming the senses as it moves toward a clean, lively finish. It’s a sumptuous Bordeaux that’s almost too easy to drink, so keep a second bottle within reach.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) - Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery) -
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Eye
A crystal-clear color with a surprising violet hue
Nose
It reveals pure aromas of unexpected finesse—slightly peppery violet and blackcurrant jam—that transport you straight back to your childhood.
Palate
An elegant, refined, pure, and fresh wine. These characteristics blend perfectly with a structure that is nonetheless distinctly present, along with smooth, seductive, and delicate tannins.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2021
Drink before
2030
Production
5,000 bottles
Guard
15 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with steak tartare, lamprey à la bordelaise, thin-sliced duck, fried Camembert, and Flemish-style beef stew
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 16/20 (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 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2016 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
The Grand Vin Fleur Haut Gaussens 2016 is a three-varietal blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. Its bouquet is captivating, featuring pure, ripe black cherries mingled with blueberries and violets, reminiscent of Margaux. The palate is very well-balanced, with lush notes of blackberry and ripe fruit, complemented by hints of pencil lead and cedar. The wine is harmonious and long on the palate, building—but never overwhelming—the senses as it leads to a clean, lively finish. It’s a sumptuous Bordeaux that’s almost too easy to drink, so be sure to have a second bottle on hand.
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 wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Having tasted this wine last year, I can say it is truly first-rate. The nose is precise, well-balanced, and slightly austere, with lovely pyrazine notes, pepper, and juicy black fruit. The palate is structured by high-quality tannins and punctuated by a magnificent hint of licorice.
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 (2019 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A barrel-aged wine with a pleasant aroma, it is ripe and developing nicely. The velvety tannins and ripe fruit exhibit both plenty of freshness and a structure that remains solid. This will be a fine 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