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De Pressac 2016 75cl

Grand Cru | St. Emilion | Bordeaux | France
CHF 34.60
Critics scores
18 Rene Gabriel
Kunz Fassprobe 17: (78% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 1% Carménère) Samtenes, frisches, tiefes, elegantes Bouquet, verschiedene Beeren, Graphit, Tabak. Dichtverwobener, eleganter, frischer, seidener Gaumen mit dichter, feiner Frucht, eleganter Struktur, dichter Aromatik, langer, frischer Abgang.
93 Vinous
One of the sleepers in Saint-Émilion, Pressac is once again striking in 2016. Big and vertical in feel, with tremendous fruit density, the 2016 has a lot to offer. Inky dark fruit, graphite, menthol, plum and lavender mesh together in this dark, potent wine. The 2016 is wonderfully fresh and also quite structured. Readers will have to be patient, as it will be a few years before all the wine starts to drink well. As always, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Carmenère play an important role in shaping the personality of one of Bordeaux's most unique and intriguing wines. The 2016 spent 18 months in oak, 50% new. Alain Raynaud consults. Tasted three times.
89 Wine Spectator
A juicy and forward style, with a lush core of warmed cassis and cherry reduction notes backed by singed cedar, vanilla and sandalwood flavors. The fruit detail wins out easily on the accessible finish. Drink now through 2030. 9,525 cases made. — JM
Producer
Château De Pressac
While this property dates back to Medieval times, Château de Pressac as a vinous estate can only be traced back to the 1700s. Château de Pressac takes its name from the native Right Bank grape variety, Noir de Pressac (also known today as Malbec). The estate was purchased in 1997 by Dominique and Jean-François Quenin – this marked Pressac’s modern era. The Quenins completely renovated the property, from replanting most of the vineyards to streamlining the cellar, Château de Pressac was finally awarded with the status of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé in 2012. Situated in the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, the estate is home to a single block of vineyards covering close to 42 hectares. The vineyards lie on the famed Saint-Émilion plateau, planted to Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, and of course Pressac (Malbec). The resulting wines perfectly combine the charm, power and elegance found in this region.