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Haut Brisson 2016

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

This has great clarity of ripe red plums and mulberries, as well as attractive, floral nuances, leading to a very focused feel on the palate that offers a succulent and fluid array of ripe red fruit that holds fresh and even. Ever so fine tannins. Try from 2022.

94
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2019

Deep crimson. Scented and peppery on the nose and then gently sweet on the palate. Much less drying than most. Charming!
Drink 2022-2035

17
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2017

The fruit on the nose is sweet and ripe the start of the palate has a rich mix of red and black fruits. Fine tannins in the middle the fruit towards the back is fresher light and bright with savoury sweetness on the finish. 2024-35

87/90
Derek Smedley MW, DerekSmedleyMW.co.uk, April 2017

The 2016 Haut Brisson is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc was cropped at 42 hectoliters per hectare picked from 5-15 October, matured in 35% new oak. It has a rich and slightly heady bouquet with intense black cherry and crème de cassis notes, although I find that the Tour St Christophe, which is also owned by Peter Kwok, has far more detail. The palate is full-bodied with dense ripe tannin, quite intense with a touch of dried blood infusing the black fruit with a structured, gently grippy finish. I would just like to see more finesse come through once this is bottle. Drink Date 2021 - 2035.

90/92
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (230), April 2017

Soft and velvety wine with blackberry, blueberry and raspberry character. Full body, a dense center palate and a long and pure finish. Another winner.

94/95
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2017
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