Chateau La Prade 2016

THE WINE ADVOCATE: THE WINEADVOCATE:"The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 La Prade bursts boldly from the glass with notions of chocolate-covered cherries, blueberry compote and plum preserves with suggestions of eucalyptus, espresso, licorice and cedar chest plus a waft of violets. Full-bodied, rich and plushly textured, the decadent black fruit and spicy layers deliver a very long, impactful finish. This is so tempting to drink right now, but it will age beautifully."

FALSTAFF: FALSTAFF:"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, reife Kirschenfrucht, reife Pflaumen, zarte Dörrobstnuancen. Saftig, elegant, extraktsüße Textur, feine, eingebundene Tannine, elegant, gut anhaltend."

WEINWISSER: WEINWISSER:"Purpur mit aufhellendem Rand. Duftige Cassisblüten und Johannisbeeren. Am kräftigen Gaumen mit feinsandigem Tannin, gut stützend, zarte Frucht im Rückaroma, mittleres Finale."

DECANTER: DECANTER:"Stately and restrained, this has a clear sense of minerality and salinity. An enjoyable wine matured in 33% new oak of both 225' and 500l sizes. Great quality."

JAMES SUCKLING: JAMES SUCKLING:"This is integrated and lightly chewy with dark berries and light chocolate and some hazelnuts. Medium body. Fresh finish. A blend of 88 per cent merlot and 12 per cent cabernet franc. Drink now."

JEB DUNNUCK: JEB DUNNUCK:"Deep ruby/purple-colored, the 2016 Château La Prade has terrific limestone character in its black raspberry, crushed flowers, and spice-driven notes, with a touch a white pepper thrown in for good measure. It's medium-bodied, elegant and lively, with beautiful purity and elegance."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER:"Darker in hue than usual, the wine offers dark earthy, red fruits, soft and polished tannins with fresh, sweet, juicy fruits that offer volume, freshness and pleasure. The blend comes from , Made from 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. This is a step up for one of the best value wines in Bordeaux."