Château Haut Veyrac Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016

Yves BECK: 92 points
James SUCKLING: 92 points
Jebb DUNNUCK: 91+ points
Jacques DUPONT: 15 points
Gold medal Feminalise (2020) - * Guide Hachette 2021

TASTING NOTES

Clear and brilliant, the color is deep ruby red. The first nose at the opening is fresh, vitalizing and finely vanilla. Mix of currant and fresh mint, a touch of turmeric, bramble. The sensation is juicy, almost rooty. The palate is opulent from the start, full, juicy, marked by a wrapped frame. Light toast, fresh coconut shavings. The finish is biscuit.

PRESENTATION

2016 is the alter ego of 2015 - perhaps wiser because it is slightly less complex and perhaps a little silkier. But whatever the case, the framework is the same, the vinification and aging process are identical to 2015. We have chosen to pick up the bunches relatively early, from September 15, although the sanitary condition would have allowed 'go further, but what is now important for our wines is not so much the richness of the grapes but to keep enough acidity for a good balance. Looking at the reviews from the critics and listening to the opinions of our clients who have visited the property, it turns out that this 2016 is a magnificent and very consensual vintage.