Château Sérilhan Saint-Estèphe 2016 - Cru Bourgeois

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Didier Marcelis took over management of the family estate in 2003. Across the 24 hectares of vineyards, significant efforts have been made to improve the quality of the wines, particularly with the guidance of Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus). Today, the three wines produced—Sérilhan, Moutinot, and Mignot—form a thoroughly successful trio, consistently dense and complex, yet having gained in refinement and finesse since Hubert de Boüard’s arrival.

Decanter

About wine:

Full-bodied, rich, and incredibly aromatic, this wine possesses the vigor of a typical St-Estèphe from this vintage. It offers subtle notes of dark chocolate dusted with cocoa, along with a silky, well-balanced character. It should offer good value for money and serve as an excellent example of the appellation in this vintage. Very fine. 2025–2040

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

Serilhan 2016 is a delight. It boasts a magnificent, well-defined bouquet, with aromas of blackberry, cigar box, and smoke that gently unfold in the glass. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with succulent black and red fruits, very fine tannins, a touch of high-quality new oak, but more than enough fruit, and a long, sensual finish. Absolutely appealing, this wine is a true seducer from Saint-Estèphe! 2021–2040

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

About the estate:

The château was managed by Louis Merlet from 1983 to 2002. Today, his two grandsons, Didier and Thierry Marcellis, are at the helm. In the meantime, the merger with Château Moutinot expanded the estate’s size from 1.2 hectares—a plot located in the hamlet of Pez—to 19 hectares in 2004. The château began to gain recognition in 1998, when it renewed its barrel stock. Today, the wines are remarkable for their density.

Vinous

About wine:

The 2016 Sérilhan boasts a magnificent bouquet, quite vibrant and generous, with rich aromas of blackberry and raspberry complemented by hints of violet and briny notes. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with a slight grip, fairly balanced and concentrated, and impressive precision on the finish. The power of this wine is tempered in favor of the elegance of this Saint-Estèphe. 2019–2034

James Suckling

About wine:

Layered and very intense, with notes of dark fruit and spices. Hints of chocolate. Full-bodied, juicy, and fruity. Long finish. The best ever?

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About wine:

With a deep ruby color, this wine offers aromas of smoke, tobacco, and rich, dark fruits. It has good concentration and a lively freshness that builds to a lively finish.