Castle Sénéjac - Haut-Médoc 2014

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe10/28/2016

The 2014 Senejac has a withdrawn but well defined bouquet with more undergrowth aromas than many of its peers, unreservedly classic in style (and there is nothing wrong with that). The palate is medium-bodied with a ripe blackberry and boysenberry on the entry, a slight tinniness on the back palate with a very tightly wound finish. This clearly needs 4-5 years in bottle but it has the matière to repay those with patience. Tasted September 2016.

Le Point

14 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Fruits rouges au nez, bouche souple, tanins fondus, équilibré, pourra se boire jeune. 

Vinous

87-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

Savory herbs, tobacco, smoke, licorice and lavender are some of the notes that emerge from the 2014 Senejac. There is good energy in the glass, but the style is distinctly mid-weight and also a touch compact. Even so, this is a lovely wine for what is likely to be a very reasonable tariff.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château Sénéjac 2014 has a fresh, lively bouquet, those energetic blackberry and boysenberry fruit leaping from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied and tones it down a little. But there is commendable energy here, well-judged acidity and plenty of blackberry and raspberry fruit on the finish that linger long in the mouth. This comes recommended.

Jancis Robinson

/ 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2015

Mid crimson. Quite rich and floral. Well put together though not exactly earthy – more like a composite confection. Tannins and fruit far from married and the strength of the perfume is a little disconcerting but it should give pleasure. Dry finish. 

Drink 2018-2024

Asian Palate

89-90 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Well made Senejac with lovely supple tannins and nuanced dark berry flavors. Ripe blackberry, cassis and savory herbs on the mid-palate with good intensity. This is their best wine since 2010.

Decanter.com

16,25 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/17/2015

Good depth of fruit, florality and nice ripeness, an open, elegant wine. Drink: 2018-2025 (87)

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

This is exceptionally well done with currant, dark berry and blueberry character. Full body, firm tannins and a bright finish.