Château Lalande-Borie - Saint Julien 2016
17/20
RVF
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
89/100
Robert Parker
“It’s hard to resist the charm and brilliance of the 2016. Its juiciness, notes of fresh fruit, and delicate tannins make it a true charmer.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2019 - RVF) A powerful Saint-Julien with irresistible charm. Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding “Point Relais” delivery method)
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Eye
Ruby-colored dress
Nose
Alluring aromas of dark fruits
Palate
A pleasant and flavorful attack, offering ripe tannins and a lovely, powerful finish
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2019
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, red meat, game birds, and cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Deep purple-garnet in color, the 2016 Lalande-Borie offers aromas of blackcurrant, earth, and spices, with hints of kirsch and tea. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, firm, and grainy, with lovely liveliness.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2020) 17/20 + Favorite (Great wine)
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
The 2016 vintage remains the benchmark for this estate; it is an intense, deep wine that really comes into its own with some aeration. The body is elegant, and the finish lingers gently.
About the estate:
This estate, ideally situated in the Lalande appellation, was built from the ground up in 1970 by Jean-Eugène Borie. It is now run by his son Bruno, who also manages Château Ducru-Beaucaillou. The wines here are exquisite, relatively approachable, and full of flavor—true, classic Saint-Julien wines.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This elegant, well-balanced wine offers both a beautiful structure and blackcurrant fruit. The core of the wine reveals its potential with its ripe flavors and great freshness on the finish.