Château Clos de Bouard - Saint-Emilion Mountain 2017 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-92 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

Made by Coralie de Boüard, the 2017 Château Clos de Boüard is Merlot-dominated cuvée that has a fair amount of Cabernet Franc as well as some Cabernet Sauvignon. It's a fresh, lively barrel sample that has lots of spice, underbrush, dried herbs, and mineral notes, medium-bodied, richness, and a straight, focused, firm style. It's nicely balanced, has solid mid-palate depth and plenty of length.

Vinifera

90 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Nez assez solaire, riche, sur le goudron, encore peu diversifié mais complet, qui précède une bouche très charnue, le tanin est travaillé, la trame enrobée, c’est ambitieux mais plutôt bien exécuté.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

Gracefully forward, subdued yet seductive, prepare for gradations of chocolate-covered plums, mint and licorice from start to finish. The wine will blossom on your palate and finish with a warm blast of cocoa and plum. Due the frost only 20% of the typical volume was produced.

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Clos de Boüard, is made by Coralie de Boüard from vines in the commune of Parsac. Though, there are plantings of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this year it is pure Merlot because of the frost. It feels quite closed on the nose and demands coaxing, eventually unfurling to reveal blackberry, raspberry and crushed chalky aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit. There is commendable freshness here, nicely balanced with a plump and lightly spiced finish.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

The 2017 Clos de Bouärd is medium to deep garnet-purple with a very pretty nose of crushed red currants, black cherries and rose hips with suggestions of fenugreek, cinnamon toast and baker’s chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with a chewy frame and plenty of expressive red and black berry flavors, finishing spicy.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2018

Gracefully forward, subdued yet seductive, prepare for gradations of chocolate-covered plums, mint and licorice from start to finish. The wine will blossom on your palate and finish with a warm blast of cocoa and plum. Due to the frost only 20% of the production of the typical volume was produced.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

89 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2018

Decanter.com

90 / 100

the4/9/2018

Clear minerality coming through on this, as well as slate, salinity and bristling red fruits. Gorgeous limestone touches, with a real lift through the palate and the freshness tames the oak. This is a good wine, for medium term drinking that should be good value, with character and good fruit delivery. A little short, which betrays the vintage, but the salinity helps here because it has a subtle mouth-watering effect.

Drinking Window 2023 - 2035