Clos de Bouard - Montagne Saint-Emilion 2017

Wine Advocate

90

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe3/17/2020

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Clos de Bouärd opens with cedar and spice box notes giving way to a core of kirsch, blackberry compote and tar. Medium-bodied, the palate has a firm, sturdy frame with a good amount of black fruit preserves and a bit of chew to the finish. Drinking Window : 2020 - 2030

Jamessuckling.com

90

byJames Sucklingthe1/13/2020

Freshly cut cedar on the nose here with quite a rich palate that has plenty of oak, sitting across red plums and berries. Drink or hold.

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-92

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

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

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

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

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

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.