The deep purple-hued 2021 Château Bourgneuf should be outstanding, and I love its purity of fruit. Assorted red and black fruits, cedar, tobacco, iron, and leafy herbs give way to a medium-bodied, nicely balanced, concentrated Pomerol that's going to shine for 15 years or more. It shows the style of the vintage in its almost mid-weight, pretty, floral style, yet this is rock-solid.
Jeb Dunnuck (June 2022)Score: 90-92/134
Very fine tannins with plum, currant and berry character. Medium body. Integrated and polished texture. Fine finish.
James Suckling (May 2022)Score: 92-93/100
The 2021 Bourgneuf was picked September 27 to October 4. It has an attractive nose with bright black cherry and wild strawberry fruit and fine mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit laced with tobacco and thyme, building nicely toward a cohesive, sappy finish. The 2021 continues a fine run for this Pomerol estate.
Neal Martin, Vinous (May 2022)Score: 91-93/100Drink 2025-2040
Black raspberries, espresso, dark cocoa, flowers and cherries come through on the nose and palate. The wine finishes with soft, silky, sweet, creamy, fresh red fruits.
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (May 2022)Score: 90-92/100Drink 2023-2040
The 2021 Bourgneuf is a very pretty and promising wine. Naturally, the 2021 doesn’t have the richness of recent previous editions, but it largely compensates for that with its energy and focus. Hints of red berry fruit, orange peel, cinnamon and crushed rocks lift the finish in this stylish, mid-weight Pomerol. Bourgneuf has been one of Pomerol's under the radar gems for years. The 2021 is a bit understated at the moment, even for this wine. Let's see what happens. Tasted two times.
Antonio Galloni, Vinous (May 2022)Score: 89-91/100Drink 2029-2041
The 2021 Bourgneuf is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it swans out of the glass with showy notes of black cherries, cedar, and sandalwood, giving way to fragrant violets and forest floor scents. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular fruits, finishing long and mineral-laced.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent (May 2022)Score: 88-90/100Drink 2026-2036
Cheerful ruby red colour. Fresh acidities but plump red fruits to accompany. Certainly a fresher expression of Bourgeneuf than in the last few years, but it has Pomerol signature and balance, and is well constructed, where you can see it will smooth out further over ageing. Charming, medium term drinking. Owned by the Vayron family. Tasted twice.
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux (April 2022)Score: 92/100Drink 2025-2038
Deep and heady nose, then so light, vibrant and sweet on the palate. Mouthwatering acidity with fruit just shy of being high-toned, the freshLy picked strawberry, raspberry leaf and blackcurrant all bouncy and to the fore, while the silky tannins gently give a frame that slowly expands and widens. Backbone and structure from the fruit, a driving sensation and sense of intent with a hint of wood and spice on the finish, just stopping short of being rustic. Appealing Pomerol character and style with a long life ahead.
Georgie Hindle, Decanter (April 2022)Score: 92/100Drink 2025-2040
Aromas of sweet cherries, plums, petals and warm spices introduce the 2021 Bourgneuf, a medium to full-bodied, supple and charming wine built around lively acids and fine, powdery tannins.
William Kelley, Wine Advocate (April 2022)Score: 88-90/100
Impressively dark in colour, this has lovely, scented fruit tones on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied, with plenty of succulence and juiciness to the fruit. The tannins are supple, soft and rounded paired beautifully with black cherry, blackberry and blueberry pie notes. Light in structure but well balanced. 85% merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc
FINE+RARE (April 2022)
Bordeaux / France
En Primeur
2023-2041