Dame de Boüard Montagne Saint-Emilion 2018 - Second Vin

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

"Coralie de Boüard spent her childhood at Château Angélus (Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A) and worked there alongside her father in communications, marketing, and sales. In 2014, she took over management of Château La Fleur de Boüard (Lalande-de-Pomerol), then in 2016 purchased a 30-hectare vineyard in Montagne-Saint-Émilion: Château Clos de Boüard (formerly Château Tour Musset).”

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

About the estate:

“Coralie de Boüard has taken over Montagne. This 30-hectare vineyard in Montagne-Saint-Emilion was purchased from the Castel family in 2016 by Coralie, the eldest daughter of Hubert de Boüard. A graduate in international business, she trained in winemaking at Angélus and La Fleur de Boüard. Le Clos de Boüard benefits from state-of-the-art facilities (stainless steel tanks and a barrel cellar). Some of the 2016 vintage was vinified entirely in barrels. This was a debut vintage made with grapes grown by the former owners. But the quality and finesse of the 2016’s tannins already hint at a wine that will stand out.”

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine:

Produced by the family that owns the famous Saint-Émilion estate Château Angélus, this wine is concentrated and rich. It offers a range of flavors from both fresh and ripe berries, along with a juicy acidity, all supported by firm tannins. Enjoy this wine starting in 2023.

James Suckling

About the wine:

A delicious, juicy red wine with notes of plum, chocolate, hazelnut, and walnut. It is full-bodied with ripe tannins that unfold on the palate. Long, savory finish. Best enjoyed after 2022.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

This bouquet is full of freshness, with notes of red berries, cherries, and blackcurrants. A juicy attack. The nose is well reflected on the palate. La Dame de Boüard features tight yet refined tannins that provide a solid backbone alongside the acid structure. Refreshing and slightly briny finish. An inviting and fresh wine. 2022–2033

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is elegant and luscious, offering a certain richness along with a lovely finesse of texture. It features notes of crushed strawberries and blackberries, with a hint of blueberries, combined with touches of vibrant purple plums, hints of caramel and chocolate, a subtle hint of vanilla, and a barely perceptible hint of coffee. The palate is fruity, elegant, and refined, offering a lovely tart structure, tension, minerality, and a fine texture. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackcurrant, blackberry, and a hint of violet, combined with touches of redcurrant and lilac, as well as subtle hints of licorice, toast, chocolate, a barely perceptible hint of coffee (in the background), and a delicate salinity/iodine note (in the background). Good length. The tannins are elegant, precise, and delicately firm. A lovely salinity on the finish/aftertaste.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About the wine:

Fresh, vibrant fruit, chocolate, and licorice blend perfectly in this medium-bodied, plum-flavored wine, which is open and already easy to drink.