21440 customer reviews

Château Le Thil Comte Clary 2016

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine

3.3/5 (6 customers)

15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

Wine Enthusiast

89-91/100

Robert Parker

93/100

James Suckling

15/20

Le Figaro

" Unusual for this appellation, this wine is 100% Merlot. Smooth and full-bodied on the palate while retaining its elegance, it has tannins that blend well with the juicy black fruit." (Wine Enthusiast) Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding the "Pickup Point" delivery option)

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Estate

Château Le Thil

Vintage

2016

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

100% Merlot

Terroirs

Clay-limestone

Viticulture

Tillage: Alternating between grass-based farming and plowing. Organic farming approach

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Making

In the true Bordeaux tradition. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at 26 to 28° in stainless steel tanks with electronic temperature control. Vatting lasts 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the quality potential of each tank; malolactic fermentation occurs at 20°.

Livestock Farming

Aged in oak barrels from central France for 12 months (30% new oak)

Alcohol content

14%

Nose

Notes of dark fruits—blackberries, blueberries—and herbal notes

Palate

Dense and full-bodied, bursting with black fruit, robust tannins, lovely minerality, and a long finish with notes of plum and blackberry

Serve

Decant at 17-18°C

Drink before

2026

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with game birds, red meat, and cheese...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the wine:

A very pure, clean, and deep nose, with pronounced notes of blackcurrant, blueberry, and blackberry; the palate is straightforward and full-bodied, with crisp, fresh tannins and a good finish. A wine with character—fresh and energetic.

About the estate:

In 2012, Florence and Daniel Cathiard acquired the 12 hectares of Thil Comte Clary, which adjoins their classified growth, Smith Haut-Lafitte: three hectares of white wine, divided equally between Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, and nearly nine hectares of red wine, with a very high proportion of Merlot. This estate now benefits from the expertise of the Smith team. The wines are refined, charming, and perfectly balanced.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2017 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Château le Thil (Comte Clary) 2016, one of the estates owned by Daniel and Florence Cathiard of Smith Haut Lafitte, is a 100% Merlot from that vintage, after the Cabernet Sauvignon was uprooted and replaced with Cabernet Franc. The nose is clean and pure, without too much intensity, with aromas of Boysenberry jam and crushed strawberries. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a lovely mineral opening—somewhat masculine and reserved, yet well-balanced. The finish concludes with quite elegant notes of blackberry and black plum.[...]

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2017 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Unusual for this appellation, this wine is 100% Merlot. Smooth and full-bodied on the palate while retaining its elegance, it has tannins that blend well with the juicy black fruit.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Lovely freshness with blackberries, blueberries, and herbal notes. Medium-bodied to full-bodied on the palate, rich and dense with a lovely finish. Will need a year or two to open up. A pure Merlot to be enjoyed after 2021.

Le Figaro vins

Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20

Customer Rating

3.3/5

based on 6 reviews

Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on 12/17/2025

Dark color with a light rim. The nose offers notes of black fruits—blueberries and blackberries. The palate is smooth, and the fruit notes reappear on the finish.