Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 86-88
The 2016 Tour St. Bonnet is an attractive Cru Bourgeois. Dark, supple and inviting, it is made in a style that is best enjoyed over the near and medium term. Black chocolate, cherry, plum and spice inform this supple, juicy Merlot-based wine. This should be a good value.
Wine Advocate 87
The 2016 La Tour St Bonnet has quite a rich bouquet with small black cherries, pencil lead and just a little warmth suggesting maybe a day’s extra maceration? The palate is soft and supple on the entry with juicy tannin, moderate complexity and a cohesive, tobacco tinged finish that needs just a touch more persistence.
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030
JancisRobinson.com 15.5
Empty bottle 1,000 g. 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. The chateau closed its doors last year but The Wine Society secured its remaining stock of 2015 and 2016, including some magnums. Macerated for 21-25 days then fermented for 8-10 days. Aged in concrete vats and barrels for 12 to 14 months. RS 0.4 g/l. Free SO2 15 mg/l, total SO2 53 mg/l.A bit dry and dusty but how sad this classic source of bargain bordeaux is no longer. (JR)
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2026
