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Château Fleur Haut Gaussens 2011

Name: Château Fleur Haut Gaussens 2011
Brand: Château Fleur Haut Gaussens
Rating: 3.4 (8 reviews)

Bordeaux Supérieur|Red wine

3.4/5 (8 customers)

14/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Cité

Hachette

15/20

RVF

86-89/100

Wine Spectator

“Merlot, which predominates on these clay-limestone soils, reigns almost unchallenged in this wine, accompanied by the two Cabernets. The color is intense: the nose, where black fruits mingle with notes of roasted coffee from a brief aging in oak, promises a pleasant palate, which is confirmed by the attack. The tannins give this 2011 good structure, but they will need two to three years of aging to mellow.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2014)

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Estate

Château Fleur Haut Gaussens

Vintage

2011

Designation

Bordeaux Supérieur

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

Regions

clay-limestone soils in the Fronsac region

Viticulture

reasoned

Wine Production

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

Livestock Farming

50% aged in French oak barrels for 8 months

Eye

A superb, dense, deep purple color

Nose

aromas of dark fruits, hints of roasted coffee.

Palate

Pleasant. Good structure supported by the tannins.

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2021

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red meat, grilled dishes, or a platter of aged cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 14/20 (Good wine)

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

About the wine:

Delicate aromas of red berries, pepper, and peony; very full-bodied on the palate, with slightly firm tannins, and a lively, crisp finish.

About the estate:

For the past half-decade, this Entre-Deux-Mers vineyard has been winning over wine lovers with its full-bodied wines, featuring expressive fruitiness that blends beautifully with toasty oak notes.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2014 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)

About the wine:

A property spanning some 30 hectares on the right bank of the Dordogne, managed by Hervé Lhuillier since 1997. Merlot, which dominates these clay-limestone soils, reigns almost unchallenged in this wine, accompanied by the two Cabernets. The color is intense; the nose, where black fruits mingle with notes of roasted coffee from a brief aging in oak, hints at a pleasant palate, which is confirmed by the initial taste. The tannins give this 2011 a good structure, but they will need two to three years of aging to mellow.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-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 his family’s right-bank vineyard in Vérac, near Fronsac, Hervé Lhuillier has created a true premium Bordeaux brand, built on the foundations of depth, authenticity, and carefully balanced oak aging. New vines of Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, planted on exposed limestone (the quarries are open to visitors), will soon begin producing wine. While the density-sorting machine brought greater precision to the 2018 vintage, we remain unsatisfied with the somewhat exaggerated extraction and aging processes. Let’s give the wines time to settle before considering removing the star.

Wine Spectator

Wine rated 86–89/100 (Very good wine)

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

Vinous

Rated "Recommended"

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

3.4/5

based on 8 reviews