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Clos de Bouard 2017

Montagne St Emilion

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Tasting Notes

The 2017 Clos de Boüard, is made by Coralie de Boüard from vines in the commune of Parsac. Though, there are plantings of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this year it is pure Merlot because of the frost. It feels quite closed on the nose and demands coaxing, eventually unfurling to reveal blackberry, raspberry and crushed chalky aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit. There is commendable freshness here, nicely balanced with a plump and lightly spiced finish.

Score: 88 - 90 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2032 Date: 01 May 2018

The 2017 Clos de Bouärd is medium to deep garnet-purple with a very pretty nose of crushed red currants, black cherries and rose hips with suggestions of fenugreek, cinnamon toast and baker’s chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with a chewy frame and plenty of expressive red and black berry flavors, finishing spicy.

Score: 88 - 90 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018

Made by Coralie de Boüard, the 2017 Château Clos de Boüard is Merlot-dominated cuvée that has a fair amount of Cabernet Franc as well as some Cabernet Sauvignon. It's a fresh, lively barrel sample that has lots of spice, underbrush, dried herbs, and mineral notes, medium-bodied, richness, and a straight, focused, firm style. It's nicely balanced, has solid mid-palate depth and plenty of length.

Score: 90 - 92 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018

Soft and easy in feel, with modest raspberry and plum fruit and a light anise note on the finish.

Score: 86 - 89 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 04 April 2018

Clear minerality coming through on this, as well as slate, salinity and bristling red fruits. Gorgeous limestone touches, with a real lift through the palate and the freshness tames the oak. This is a good wine, for medium term drinking that should be good value, with character and good fruit delivery. A little short, which betrays the vintage, but the salinity helps here because it has a subtle mouth-watering effect.

Score: 90 Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2023-2035 Date: 01 April 2018