Larmande - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016

Vinous

93

byNeal Martinthe8/13/2020

The 2016 Larmande has a lively, generous bouquet featuring a mélange of black and red fruit, cedar and subtle mint aromas; the oak is nicely integrated here. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannins, a slightly grainy texture, good backbone and a fine seam of acidity, and there is real delineation and poise on the finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Jancis Robinson

15,5

byJancis Robinsonthe2/5/2020

Yvesbeck.wine

91

byYves Beckthe3/20/2019

Pourpre aux reflets violets. Beaucoup de finesse et de fraîcheur dans le bouquet de Larmande. Agréable touche d'épices, de myrtilles et de cerises. Au palais, le vin a du corps, de l'ampleur et est parfaitement équilibré. Ses tannins sont soyeux mais ont du caractère. Ils sont en accord avec la structure qui soutient l'intensité fruitée en finale. Un vin agréable, convaincant. 2022-2036 91/100

Jeb DUNNUCK

92

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/1/2019

I loved the 2016 Château Larmande, a concentrated, medium to full-bodied Saint-Emilion made from 77% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, all brought up in 60% new French oak. It has impressive ripeness as well as notes of black cherries, mulberries, and cassis intermixed with hints of chocolate, spice, and graphite. Textured, layered, and expansive on the palate, it’s a ripe, pleasure-bent beauty that’s going to drink nicely for 15 years or more.

Jamessuckling.com

92

byJames Sucklingthe2/4/2019

Just a hint of bitter chocolate coats the fresh black-fruit character in this generous St.-Emilion. Polished tannins carry the long finish. A blend of 65 per cent merlot, 30 per cent cabernet franc and five per cent cabernet sauvignon.

Vinous

92

byNeal Martinthe1/24/2019

The 2016 Larmande was tasted twice, once coming across a little overdone, while another bottle in Bordeaux demonstrated more restraint and precision. The nose is tertiary in style, with touches of pencil box. The palate is concentrated on the entry, offering layers of black fruit infused with graphite and sea salt. Hints of licorice appear toward the cohesive finish. This is very promising.

Decanter.com

91

byJane Ansonthe11/1/2018

Bettane & Desseauve

93-94

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Fruit savoureux, bel élevage, tannin mûr, bel équilibre. Du potentiel.

Wine Advocate

91-93

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Larmande has a clean and pure bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, more detailed and focused than some of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well judged acidity, harmonious and focused with a long, persistent and very pure finish. This is a lovely Larmande that is going to give a lot of pleasure.

Vinous

87-90

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

Sweet red cherry and raspberry notes give the 2016 Larmade its juicy, up-front personality. This straightforward, tasty Saint-Émilion is a good choice for drinking now and over the next few years.

matthewjukes.com

17,5

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(68 Merlot, 27 Cabernet Franc, 5 Cabernet Sauvignon) | 60% new oak Plush, dark and deep, this is a smart Larmande with more concentration than I have seen before. With controlled oak and nice depth, this is a good bet for some real fun in the future. 17.5+

Jancis Robinson

15,5

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

Rich, almost burnt aromas. Black fruit compote and an unappetisingly sweet palate entry. Leathery tannins and really quite painful chewiness on the end. An uncomfortable whole. Another saliva-sucker.

Wine Enthusiast

92-94

byRoger Vossthe4/19/2017

arrel Sample. This juicy wine offers notes of spice on the nose and mouth, as well as firm tannins and a generous character on the palate. It is solidly structured, though the ripe fruit flavors offers some cushion.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

Firm and silky with a pretty core of fruit and ripe tannins. Linear and focused. Bright. Very attractive.