Bourgneuf 2016

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Tasting Notes

The 2016 Bourgneuf is savory and lifted in its expression. Medium in body, gracious and light on its feet, the 2016 has a lot to offer. Grilled herbs, rose petal, mint and sweet red berry fruit are laced together in this super-expressive Pomerol. Tasted two times.

Score: 91

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2020-2028 01 January 2019

The 2016 Bourgneuf is a very pretty, hushed wine, with lovely purity and all of its elements in the right place. Soft, fine tannins and bright flavors add to an overall impression of finesse. Bourgneuf shows the more delicate side of Pomerol.

Score: 88 - 91

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 25 April 2017

The 2016 Bourgneuf needs a lot of coaxing from the glass, eventually offering blackberry, briar and light cedar aromas. The medium-bodied palate displays grainy tannins and gentle grip. There is plenty of freshness and vitality here, the 15% Cabernet Franc lending a little spice toward the persistent finish. This is one of the best Bourgneuf wines I have encountered in recent years.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2020-2035 01 January 2019

The 2016 Bourgneuf from the Vayron family is a wine to watch, especially with the talented Frédérique Vayron in charge of winemaking duties. A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, it has an elegant, quite nuanced bouquet with blackberry and black truffle aromas, quintessential Pomerol in many ways. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins that exert a gentle grip. The acidity is very well judged and there is impressive complexity interwoven into the long finish. What a superb Bourgneuf. This comes highly recommended as one of the best wines I have tasted from Trotanoy's next-door neighbor!

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2040 28 April 2017

The Vayron family is in charge here, and straight off the nose you know you are in quality wine territory. This is extremely subdued, a little more than I expected, with ground coffee beans and crushed blackberries that open up to reveal a luscious quality to the fruit. Restrained power from the 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc blend.

Score: 92

Decanter, - Maturity: 2027-2050 21 April 2017

Deep purplish crimson. Lifted nose and really polished. Less dense than some. Elegant almost1! (16.5+ Points)

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2040 12 April 2017

There's a solid fleshy feel here, with plum and blackberry compote notes backed by a good dose of roasted apple wood and licorice root flavors. A little on the muscular side, but it’s a big ball of fruit and has the freshness of the vintage too.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 10 April 2017

Linear and racy with pretty berry and blackberry character and hints of walnuts. Medium to full body and firm tannins. Shows intensity and class.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2017