Château Clos de Boüard - Montagne Saint-Emilion 2016 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin

16,5 / 20

byClub Vinthe5/15/2017

Nez de fruits noirs, ample, touches de bois élégants. Bouche gourmande, profonde, saline.

Wein Wisser

17,5 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/10/2017

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

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.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/28/2017

Il s’agit d’une nouvelle propriété de 30 ha appartenant à Coralie de Boüard qui est propriétaire de Fleur de Boüard et pour un premier millésime, c’est un succès. Type de sol argilo-calcaire parfait pour ce millésime. Couleur sombre et intense. Nez fruité de type mûr. Profond. La bouche est remarquable de par son corps ample et charnu, son développement lent en milieu de bouche qui glisse avec beaucoup d’éclat dans le goût, sa finale sèveuse et sans angle. Délicieux. Assemblage : 85 % merlot, 10 % cabernet franc, 5 % cabernet sauvignon.

Vinous

89-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

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.

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

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.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 /

byJames Sucklingthe4/18/2017

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 de Boüard family.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/18/2017

The first vintage for the young Coralie de Bouard, who also owns La Fleur de Bouard in Lalande de Pomerol. The wine is deep in color with purple accents. The nose offers suggestions of flowers, black raspberries, plum and licorice. On the palate, the soft, silky textured, lush styled wine offers sweet, ripe, berries with freshness and the perfect hint dark chocolate in the end note. The wine was produced from a blend of 85% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvigon. It really is a very good wine and an amazing first effort!

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/18/2017

Rather savoury and meaty. Rich and sweet. Like essence of St-Émilion! Pretty impressive…Drink 2021-­ 2028

Jean-Marc QUARIN

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byJean-Marc Quarin