2016 Gros Caillou, St-Émilion
92JS
92RP
$21.99
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James Suckling
Reviewed April 2019Interesting aromas of spearmint and cedar to the dark-berry character, following through to a medium body, with polished and tight, velvety tannins and a lightly bitter finish. Should soften with age.
Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
The 2016 Gros Caillou is a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from vines located on a particular plot of more gravelly soils in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens. I actually mentioned this on social media when I tasted it and, apparently within an hour, the négociants were on the phone. It has a ripe bouquet with opulent black cherry and bilberry scents, becoming more and more floral in the glass. It has a disarming purity. The palate is sweet and ripe on the entry, but there is a lovely thread of acidity here, the 50% new oak neatly entwined on the plush and sensual finish. It stands as a great excuse not to buy more expensive Saint-Émilion. If you find a better value Saint-Émilion in 2016, let me know. (NM)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Origin | Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1439032 |