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Château Lalande-Borie - Saint Julien 2016

Name: Château Lalande-Borie - Saint-Julien 2016
Brand: Château Lalande-Borie
Rating: 3.8 (9 reviews)

Saint-Julien|Red wine

3.8/5 (9 customers)

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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Estate

Château Lalande-Borie

Vintage

2016

Designation

Saint-Julien

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

60% de Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% de Merlot, 7% de Cabernet Franc

Regions

A layer of fine gravel covering a subsoil of coarser gravel and clay

Viticulture

Manual leaf removal, green harvesting in the summer, partial grass cover, yield management, and sustainable pest control

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Alcoholic fermentation carried out at a relatively low temperature (between 26°C and 28°C) to optimize the wine's fruitiness

Livestock Farming

In Bordeaux-style barrels (225 L, French oak) with 20 to 30% new oak, depending on the vintage

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...

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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 to the Best Wines of France

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.

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 9 reviews