Deep red colour. Precise and flattering nose that opens up to notes of black cherries and set with tiny blackberries and elderberry, in a vividness of fruit that is particularly shimmering. A seductive vivacity animates the palate, full and generous, prolonged by a distinctive aromatic persistence.”
16/20
Dans une propriété de 9 hectares (à 90% merlot), this cru imposes a beautiful regularity and above all a style à la both delicate and suave. Le 2012 ne déroge pas à la règle, il s'agit, qui plus est, d'un excellent rapport qualité-prix. À boire entre 2020 et 2030.
La Revue du Vin de France – Novembre 2015
87-89
This is a positive and forceful effort from Bourgneuf, which tends to produce tannic and rustic wines. The 2012 is neither astringent, earthy nor too rustic. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of black currants, black cherries, cola, forest floor and coffee beans. Fresh and medium to full-bodied with excellent concentration and a nicely textured, clean finish, it can be enjoyed over the next 10-15 years. Drink 2013 – 2028
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate – April 2013
15.5/16
Mûre, sureau, fruité un peu sauvage, bouche généreuse, veloutée, un fruité assez éclatant, bonne longueur, très baies noires.
Jacques Dupont – Le Point – Bordeaux Le Millésime 2012
18/20
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lilac shimmer outside. Cassis perennial. The blackberry, floral shimmer, schöne Terroiranzeige. Im Palate baroque, grippy tannins, pleasant aromas, schon fast erhaben. A Pomerol for connoisseurs. Braucht dabei good 10 Jahre. (2018 – 2032).
Rene Gabriel
16.5
Deep dark cherry colour. Dark, closed coal-like nose. Dark and dry and refined on the palate. Perhaps not for those who like exuberant fruit, but I love the restraint and savory style and dry light-grained texture. Not typically Pomerol? Long silky aftertaste. Like an expensively tailored sober suit. Drink 2017-2023.
Jancis Robinson
15.5-16/20
Issu d'un assemblage classique (90% merlot, 10% cabernet franc), ce 2012 offers un joli soyeux et une très belle élégance qui ne déroutera pas les amateurs du cru. La texture tannique est suave et souple, tout en offrant une belle persistence, du fond et un fruit net.
Olivier Poels – La Revue du Vin de France – May 2013
88–90
Barrel sample. This wine is rich and ripe in style with intense dark-fruit flavors and a bold, chocolaty character. There's plenty of spice along with spirited acidity, but on the finish, it feels solid, full and a bit chunky.
Roger Voss – Wine Enthusiast – April 2013
87-90
Round, open and plump in feel, offering cherry pie, raspberry sauce and red licorice notes, with a friendly feel to the breezy structure. A bit shy on stuffing through the finish, but with pretty fruit. Tasted non-blind.
James Molesworth – Wine Spectator – April 2013