Perched on a well-drained hillside near the border of Lalande-de-Pomerol, Château Recougne's siliceous clay soil is rich in iron oxides and an outstanding terroir for the cultivation of the noble red Bordeaux varieties. Casting an opaque black-plum color in the glass, Recougne’s 2016 Bordeaux Supérieur – a blend of Merlot (78%), Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon – offers classic Right Bank aromas of plums, cherries, cassis, tobacco, cedar, and earth. Sporting plentiful fine tannins and a velvety texture, the wine blossoms on the palate with further suggestions of chocolate, herbs, and graphite minerals. Lovely notes of cassis and cigar box reemerge on the long, generous finish. We love the 2016 Bordeaux vintage and encourage you to buy this superb value by the case. It drinks impressively well now but will mature effortlessly over the coming five to seven years, developing additional complexity and nuance. Pair with roast beef, game birds, hearty roasts of lamb, and earthy braised lentils. “One of the best Bordeaux Supérieurs money can buy…” – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
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