Belgrave 2016

Haut Medoc, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2016 Belgrave has a focused cedar and earth bouquet, displaying plenty of sous-bois, but with black fruit tucked in just behind. The palate is nicely balanced, although it lacks a little substance. That said, I appreciate the delineation on the finish, which reveals pencil shavings and tobacco on the aftertaste. This just attenuated too much for my liking.

Score: 89

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2032 01 January 2019

The 2016 Belgrave is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot and was picked from 28 September until 20 October. It has a generous bouquet with small dark cherries, blueberry and crushed violet aromas, quite Margaux-like in style. There is certainly good intensity here. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple opening: blackberry, mint and cedar. From the start there is fine tension and there is very impressive structure towards the finish, plus a long saline aftertaste. This is a very strong follow-up to the 2015 Belgrave and indeed, it may surpass it.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2021-2042 28 April 2017

The 2016 Belgrave is subtle, nuanced and quite expressive, with lovely floral notes that add brightness. Sweet red plum, sage, menthol, rose petal and mint all develop as this layered, flavorful, Haut-Médoc opens up in the glass. This is very nicely done, not to mention absolutely delicious.

Score: 90

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2019-2031 01 January 2019

Investments at this property have increasingly paid off over recent vintages. This is brooding and a little subdued at the moment, but is packed with Médoc signature delivered in a subtle but enjoyable manner. It has a cedar sweetness and ripe blackberry fruits with a pulse of acidity, and is well held together. 50% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot.

Score: 91

Decanter, - Maturity: 2024-2040 21 April 2017

Very deep crimson. Real lift and attractive (rather than underripe) leafy top note. Rather sumptuous start and then it rather falls away to something a little scrawny on the end.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2034 17 April 2017

Modest but persistent, with a focused beam of black cherry and cassis flavors, carried by a good graphite edge.

Score: 88 - 91

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 10 April 2017

This is really constructed and powerful with lots of muscular tannins and rich fruit. Full-bodied, juicy and intense. Very serious. One of the best in years.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 27 March 2017