2016 Haut-Brisson, St-Émilion (1.5L) (Previously $70)
SKU #1397817
94 points
James Suckling
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.
(2/2019)
92 points
Wine Advocate
Blended of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Haut-Brisson is quite oaky on the nose with underlying plum preserves, baked cherries and dried mulberries plus wafts of bay leaves, damp soil and cigars. Medium to full-bodied, it has firm, rounded tannins, seamless freshness and plenty of muscular fruit going long in the finish. (LPB)
(11/2018)
92 points
Vinous
The 2016 Haut Brisson is terrific. Plush and succulent in the glass, with tons of textural intensity, the 2016 has so much to offer. Dark red cherry, chocolate, mocha and spice all build in a beautifully textured, racy Saint-Émilion that is already quite delicious. The 2016 has really come together quite nicely over the course of its aging. (AG)
(4/2017)
91 points
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2016 Château Haut Brisson was outstanding on both occasions I was able to taste it. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc brought up in 35% new oak, this medium to full-bodied, plump, sexy Saint-Emilion offers loads of spiced black fruits, truffle, tobacco, and incense. It has rock solid ripeness, a rounded texture, and delivers pleasure. Drink it any time over the coming 15-20 years.
(2/2019)
Wine Spectator
Bramble, black cherry, red currant and damson plum fruit flavors combine into a juicy and energetic core, while light dried anise, rooibos tea and mineral notes skitter through for added range. Has chalky minerality for spine and fresh acidity driving all the elements along. (JM, Web-2019)
