Château Bourgneuf 2013
89-91
The Bourgneuf 2013 has a very sensual bouquet with raspberry, kirsch and a touch of Provençal herbs. With continued aeration there is a hint of seaweed that surfaces. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft opening. There is decent weight to this Bourgneuf with dark plum and raspberry fruit, although it is missing a little structure towards the finish. Nevertheless, one can appreciate the easy-drinking style and it finishes with some swagger, dressed in some lovely strawberry fruit.
Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate – April 2014
91
2013 had little yield – only 17hl/ha. 35% new oak. It was mineral with fine acidity, black and red fruit, energetic, precise winemaking. Very well-made wine.
Izak Litwar – greatbordeauxwines.com – March 2014
86-89
Plump and open, with a mélange of strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruit lined with subtle red liquorice and toasted spice notes. Offers a juicy, rounded finish.
James Molesworth – Wine Spectator – April 2014
90/100
Belle définition de texture avec un grain de tanin très précis et une chair savoureuse, fruit précis. A tendresse, mais avec du fond.
Bettane et Desseauve – 14 April 2014
17+
Drink 2017-2027. Plenty of new oak scent on the nose here, good fruit ripeness too. Firm tannins, but they are well integrated with the acid and fruit concentration. Pure enjoyment – very luscious, quite modern and sleek.
Richard Hemming – JancisRobinson.com – 21 April 2014
87-88
A wine with hints of nuts, berry and milk-chocolate character. Medium body with firm tannins and a delicate fruit and tannin finish.
James Suckling – April 2014
Note Potential 14.75 Note plaisir : 14.5
Couleur sombre, d'intensité moyenne. Nez fruité et parfumé. Bouche tendre, très fruitée, légère, mais savoureuse et agréable. 2016 – 2025
JM Quarin – 14 April 2014
89
Markus del Monego – Andreas Larsson – April 2014
89
Roger Voss – Wine Enthusiast – April 2014
88-90
Dark pomegranate, violet Reflexe, delicate Wasserrand, mit süßen Gewürzanklängen unterlegte dunkle Beerenfrucht, chocoladig, tobacco Nuancen. Juicy, good complexity, ripe cherry fruit, good integrated tannins, powerful effect, delicate nougat in the finish, verfügt über eine gewisse Länge, gastronomic style.
Peter Moser – Falstaff – April 2014
Etwas Leder, Sauerkirsch und viel Bitterschokolade, Zimt. Auch eine Spur animalisch. Im Mund holzcremig geprägt, passable Extrakt, dabei leicht rappig in der versichtiglich dosierten Tanninfracht, wenig Griff und ein kleines Frischedefizit, aber durch mit mineralischem Hintergrund, mittelgewichtig in den Abgangsaromen.
Ulrich Sautter – Weinverstand Extra – April 2014
13.5/14
Nez fruits noirs, cacao, bouche ample, dense, assez tannique, de la chair, note fumée.
Jacques Dupont – Le Point – May 2014
16/20
Reasonable depth of colour. Toasted oak but fruit behind. Structure and length on the finish. Drink: 2017-2025
James Lawther – Decanter – April 2014