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Lalande Borie 2016
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2016 Lalande-Borie is a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, delivering 13.66% alcohol and matured in 30% new oak and the remainder oneyear old. There is something almost clinical about the nose, very pure, no frills (at the moment), hints of crushed violet emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very harmonious and cohesive, citrus-like freshness from start to finish with a long and velvety blueberry and blackberry finish. This is very polished and it should give plenty of drinking pleasure for several years.
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2016 Lalande-Borie is deep garnet-purple colored, offering up cassis, earth and spice box on the nose with touches of kirsch and tea. The palate is medium-bodied, firm and grainy with nice vibrancy.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2016 Lalande-Borie is plump, juicy and forward. Sweet tobacco, grilled herbs, menthol, black cherry and earthy notes give the 2016 its distinct savory profile. This midweight, attractive Saint-Julien will drink well with minimal cellaring. The significant presence of Merlot gives the wine its fleshy, seductive personality. Tasted two times.
About the Producer
The history of Château Lalande Borie is related to the purchase of Château Lagrange, Third Classified Growth in 1855, by the current owners in 1964: the Borie Family. Thus was born the Château Lalande Borie is located in the municipality of Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, along the road of great wines along the estuary of the Gironde. The vineyard, thirty hectares in one piece, located on a gravelly plateau planted with noble grapes having been the subject of a meticulous choice, produces an elegant wine and a great finesse. The grape varieties are composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. During the grape harvest, and for the sake of excellence, sorting is done directly in the vineyard thanks to mobile tables avoiding all contact with grapes litigious. The most precious care taken, both in the vineyard and in the vinification or bottling (oenological control, homogeneity of the lots …), the judicious balance between the modern techniques and the respect of the traditions contributed to the notoriety of the believed.
