Lady of Bouard - Clos de Bouard - Saint-Emilion Mountain 2017 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

From the team of Hubert de Boüard, the 2017 La Dame de Boüard is a silky, incredibly elegant 2017 that has perfumed notes of red fruits (raspberries, strawberries), spices, and dried flowers. It has fine tannin, moderate mid-palate depth and density, no hard edges, and loads of charm. Drink it on release and over the following 7-8+ years.

Vinifera

88 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Joli nez de fraise épicée, qui précède une bouche gourmande, fine et fraîche, très équilibrée. C’est un vin harmonieux et très bien construit, délicieux.

The Wine Cellar Insider

86-88 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

On the bright side of the Merlot range, the perfectly juicy red plums offer a hint of citrus and chocolate-mint to get things going. Medium bodied and subtle with handmade chocolate-covered cherries on the palate, this second wine of Clos de Bouard was produced from 100% Merlot and will be great in its near term youth.

Vinous

85-87 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Dame de Boüard has a light black cherry and blackcurrant bouquet with fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, dark berry fruit mixed with a pinch of black pepper and a simple, approachable finish.

Wine Advocate

86-88 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 La Dame de Bouärd has a wonderfully open, spicy and floral-laced fragrance over a core of warm cherries, raspberry leaves and crushed plums with a hint of fertile loam. The palate is medium-bodied with a firm, chewy frame and a refreshing line lifting the plummy flavors, finishing on an earthy note.

The Wine Cellar Insider

87 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2018

On the bright side of the Merlot range, the perfectly juicy red plums offer a hint of citrus and chocolate-mint to get things going. Medium bodied and subtle with handmade chocolate-covered cherries on the palate, this second wine of Clos de Bouard was produced from 100% Merlot and will be great in its near term youth.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2018

Decanter.com

84 / 100

the4/9/2018

This estate’s first wine was excellent but second wine was not as successful, suggesting they had to do a pretty severe selection to keep that first wine so good. This wine is really far more about soft red fruits and early drinking.

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