“Confirms the excellent impression we had during the en primeur tastings. A harmonious nose, offering ripe fruit, sweet floral notes, and elegant oak; the palate lives up to expectations, with depth, flavorful tannins, and great length. Substance, potential, balance—it has it all. Very Médoc-like.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide)
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Eye
Dark, purplish color
Nose
Intense flavors of ripe black fruits, supported by elegant oak and a hint of licorice
Palate
Well-structured, with very fine tannins, a smooth, velvety texture, and great finesse and elegance
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with lamb navarin, pepper steak, roast beef, Tomme de Savoie, Beaufort...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the wine:
It confirms the excellent impression we had during the en primeur tastings. The nose is harmonious, offering mellow fruit, sweet floral notes, and elegant oak; the palate lives up to expectations, with depth, flavorful tannins, and a long finish. Body, potential, balance—it has it all. Very Médoc-like.
About the estate:
A consistent, well-balanced Médoc that offers excellent value for the price, crafted under the watchful eye of its unassuming winemaker, Jean-Marc Landureau, since 1989. It features a classic Médoc style, with a velvety structure that is more about finesse than sheer power. With its 2016 vintage, the estate has produced one of its best vintages in a long time.
Decanter
Wine rated 91/100
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2020 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
Rated estate (Guide 202) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
The perfect balance between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (45% each) is complemented by a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The result is quite intriguing, with a lovely aromatic profile that blends well-ripened red and black fruits and a good tannic structure.
About the estate:
Jean Landureau acquired the property in 1934 and converted it into a stud farm. His son Jean-Michel expanded the vineyard and sold the grapes to the cooperative until the arrival of the third generation and Jean-Marc, who took over in 1990. After Jean-Marc’s passing, his daughter Anne took over the estate, which maintains consistent quality and has been in the process of converting to biodynamic farming since 2018.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 88–90/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2016 Escurac has a fresh, lively bouquet with plenty of blackberry and raspberry aromas, and a hint of minerality that emerges with time. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a sleek texture, plump blackberries, and some smoky notes toward the finish, reminiscent of a Right Bank style. Not bad at all.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Aromas of blackberry, licorice, and tar give way to a full-bodied wine with velvety tannins and a savory finish. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It takes a year or two to age properly. Best enjoyed after 2020.
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 14 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. ERIC C. Posted on January 21, 2022
A great success, a splendid vintage
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Review and comment by Mr. REMY P. Published on September 25, 2020
Fair for the price—no major flaws, but nothing to get excited about either
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Review and rating by Mr. BRUNO D. Posted on July 20, 2020
Just like himself To be left to age
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Review by Mr. JEAN MICHEL L. Published on May 15, 2020
I loved the 2011 vintage. I was disappointed by this 2016—it lacked flavor and was perhaps too young (tasted in 2020).
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Review by Ms. MARIE D. Published on May 12, 2020
I expected better; it doesn't linger on the palate
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Review and comment by Mr. REES P. Published on February 10, 2024
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Review and comment by Mr. DENIS E. Posted on 11/19/2021
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Review and comment by Mr. NATHAN P. Posted on July 4, 2021
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Review by Ms. CHARLENE C. Published on August 22, 2020
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Review by Mr. JACQUES C. Published on July 5, 2020
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