Clos de Bouard 2016

Montagne St Emilion

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Tasting Notes

The 2016 Clos de Boüard failed to match my expectations from barrel. It has a tightly wound bouquet of blackberry, raspberry and light rose petal aromas; I would have liked a little more vigor here. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, notes of dark chocolate and cedar wood lacing the black fruit, and just a little dryness toward the finish. I feel something may have gone awry during the barrel maturation.

Score: 87

Neal Martin, Vinous.com 01 January 2019

The 2016 Clos de Bouärd is the Montagne Saint-Emilion property owned by Coralie de Boüard and her husband, Loïc Maillet, Coralie already with winemaking experience under her belt having run La Fleur de Boüard in Lalande-de-Pomerol. It was previously known as "Tour Musset" and owned by Castel. It has a pretty bouquet with tightly wound minerally scents with touches of licorice filtering through with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, crisp acidity, quite linear and taut in style with pencil lead and tobacco notes lending complexity towards the classically styled finish. I appreciate both the freshness and the cerebral nature of this 2016, one that will age with style.

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2021-2040 28 April 2017

The 2016 Clos de Boüard is a rich, powerful wine. Dark red cherry, raspberry, mocha, licorice and rose petal all flesh out in this succulent, potent Montagne Saint-Émilion. This is an impressive debut. Even so, it will be interesting to see if this wine can be more nuanced in future vintages. Tasted two times.

Score: 91

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2019-2026 01 January 2019

In its debut vintage, the Clos de Boüard is impressive. The dark cherry and plum flavors exude depth, with suggestions of blackberry jam, wild flowers and spice that add nuance throughout.

Score: 89 - 91

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 25 April 2017

Rather savoury and meaty. Rich and sweet. Like essence of St-Émilion! Pretty impressive if you like things sweet and strong. A hint of sweet Marmite (yeast extract). Dry end. Dramatic.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2021-2028 05 April 2017

Vibrant fruit here with plum, berry and blackberry character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely subtle fruit and structure here. New wine from Boüard family.

Score: 93 - 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2017