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Château Petit Bocq Saint-Estèphe 2016 - Cru Bourgeois

Name: Château Petit Bocq Saint-Estèphe 2016 - Cru Bourgeois
Brand: Château Petit Bocq
Rating: 4.4 (14 reviews)

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

4.4/5 (14 customers)

17/20

Jancis Robinson

16,5/20

RVF

91/100

Robert Parker

91/100

James Suckling

90/100

Yves Beck

wooded

elegant

poultry

cru bourgeois

ready to drink

safe bet

"What a great deal!"

Medium garnet red. In addition to the woodiness, which appears first, I also detect fruity notes and spices. An inviting candied touch. The palate confirms the charming trend, but there is a response to this. The body is creamy, balanced, dense and perfectly supported by its tannins. The latter go hand in hand with the acidic structure , which gives it class and freshness. A promising wine." (Yves Beck 2018) - Delivery in wooden cases for all orders of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).

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Estate

Château Petit Bocq

Vintage

Cru Bourgeois

Vintage

2016

Designation

Saint-Estèphe

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

50% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

Soils 90% gravelly, 10% calcareous and sandy

Viticulture

Sustainable agriculture

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Cold pre-fermentation maceration, traditional vinification, one month of fermentation

Livestock farming

14 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which are renewed each year

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Black and purple dress

Nose

Rich, it exudes beautiful woody and cocoa notes.

Mouth

A real density of flesh and the freshness that balances it, with a distinct acidity, the creaminess of dark chocolate reflects the integration of well-balanced woodiness.

Serve

At 16-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2020

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with hare stew, game birds, red meat, cheese, etc.

More information on Château Petit Bocq

More information on Saint-Estèphe

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

This discreet 14-hectare château, located in the immediate vicinity of Haut-Marbuzet, on the same plateau, offers a fine representation of the terroirs of Saint-Estèphe. However, the high proportion of Merlot in the blends gives the wine a deliberately charming and flattering style.

Decanter

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rating (2018 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

About wine:

Petit Bocq 2016 is deep garnet purple in color with aromas of cedar and earth on a core of red and black currants, cherries, and undergrowth. The medium-bodied palate is elegant, vibrant, and refreshing. 2019–2031

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 (2021 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)

About wine:

A racy, sappy, well-structured wine with a very ripe profile. A beautiful classic with a promising future. The wood needs to blend in.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 17/20

Rated Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

About wine:

A supple, full-bodied wine of medium weight for this appellation, with plenty of energy that animates the moderately dry, tannic finish. Lovely black fruit makes it accessible, so drink now or keep.

Andreas Larsson

Rated domain Recommended

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2018 guide) 90/100

About wine:

Medium garnet red. In addition to the woodiness, which appears first, I also detect fruity notes and spices. An inviting candied touch. The palate confirms the charming trend, but there is a response to this. The body is creamy, balanced, dense, and perfectly supported by its tannins. The latter go hand in hand with the acidic structure, which gives it class and freshness. A promising wine. 2022-2034

Customer rating

4.4/5

based on 14 reviews

Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 06/27/2023

Dark garnet red color. Opulent raspberry/cocoa nose. Powerful attack, slightly sappy, full-bodied and endowed with ripe black fruits, enhanced by nuances of forest floor, mocha and leather notes, enveloped by sweet spices and a mellow, elegant woodiness. These beautiful flavors are perfectly balanced against a backdrop of dense, well-integrated and polished tannins, with a supple and mellow texture, enhanced by a touch of carefully measured acidity. The racy ensemble continues at length in a creamy finish. Very well-bred, well-constructed and complete, with the added bonus of assured longevity until at least 2030. Worth buying by the case if possible, as the quality is particularly excellent and the price attractive. Providing voluptuous and smooth sensations at its peak in 2016, this gourmet Petit Bocq is just waiting to be enjoyed with refined and tender dishes, such as pheasant salmis accompanied by braised endives. Rating = 4.5.