2016 Bibian, Haut -Médoc
92VN
91JS
$14.99
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92
Vinous
Reviewed October 2018The 2016 Bibian has a tightly-wound bouquet that demands more coaxing than its peers, eventually revealing pure blackberries, raspberry, cedar and light mint aromas. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very pure and polished with some classy new oak assiduously blended. This is a classy offering and one of the best Cru Bourgeois that I have tasted this vintage. Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois tasting in London. (NM)
Professional Reviews
91
James Suckling
Full, ripe plums, a touch of earth and a slug of velvety tannins make a bold statement. Good length and some good aging potential. Drink or hold.
JD
Jeb Dunnuck
Earthy tobacco, toasted bread, and both red and black fruits all emerge from the 2016 Château Bibian, which is medium-bodied, supple, and textured on the palate. Coming from the team of Michel Rolland, it’s a high-quality Haut-Médoc to drink over the coming decade or so.
WE
Wine Enthusiast
This property near Listrac has produced a gently structured wine with dusty tannins and plenty of fresh fruitiness. The structure contrasts with black-currant flavors to give a wine that will age over the medium term.
Staff Reviews
RM
One of the more remarkable finds in value Bordeaux - considering the praise and the stature of the vintage, it doesn't get much better than Bibian's 2016. Generous aromas of deep red fruits including cherry and plum lead the way. The palate is fresh, with a good mix of fine texture, mouthwatering acidity, and gentle fine grain tannins that all highlight a cornucopia of red and black fruits. It shows the brightness and purity of the vintage. At this price, and drinking this well, it will be very hard to resist at this stage. But it will coast easily for the next decade and be fascinating to follow over that time.
JM
Jacques Moreira
Jacques Moreira
This mostly Merlot wine, offers quite a bit of spices and complexity. I would suggest decanting - as I did before tasting - to coax all the goodness out of this wine. Mocha, cedar, berries and spicy oak. Quite a deal.
Notes
In 1857, Pierre Bibian brought together the vineyard that he inherited from his father. In 1932, Château Bibian was classified Cru Bourgeois Supérieur and changed hands in 1999. It was then taken over by Alain Meyre, winegrower in Listrac and owner of Château Cap Léon Veyrin. Thanks to the help of his two children, he has breathed new life into the property and has produced wines typical to Haut-Médoc that have strength, elegance, harmony, and a touch of modernism. 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot.
Details
| Origin | Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 1400699 |