2013 Ch. Bourgneuf, Pomerol

Château Bourgneuf 2013

89-91
The Bourgneuf 2013 has a very sensual bouquet with raspberry, kirsch and a touch of Provençal herbs. With continued aeration there is a hint of seaweed that surfaces. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft opening. There is decent weight to this Bourgneuf with dark plum and raspberry fruit, although it is missing a little structure towards the finish. Nevertheless, one can appreciate the easy-drinking style and it finishes with some swagger, attired in some lovely strawberry fruit.  
Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate – April 2014

91
2013 had little yield – only 17hl/ha. 35% new oak. It was mineral with fine acidity, black and red fruit, energetic, precise winemaking. Very well-made wine.  
Izak Litwar – greatbordeauxwines.com – March 2014

86-89
Plump and open, with a mélange of strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruit lined with subtle red liquorice and toasted spice notes. Offers a juicy, rounded finish.  
James Molesworth – Wine Spectator – April 2014

90/100
Belle définition de texture avec un grain de tanin très précis et une chair savoureuse, fruit précis. En tendresse, mais avec du fond.  
Bettane et Desseauve – 14 avril 2014

17+
Drink 2017-2027. Plenty of new oak scent on the nose here, good fruit ripeness too. Firm tannins, but they are well integrated with the acid and fruit concentration. Pure enjoyment – very luscious, quite modern and sleek.  
Richard Hemming – JancisRobinson.com – 21 April 2014

87-88
A wine with hints of nuts, berry and milk-chocolate character. Medium body with firm tannins and a delicate fruit and tannin finish.  
James Suckling – April 2014

Note Potentiel 14,75 Note plaisir : 14,5
Couleur sombre, d’intensité moyenne. Nez fruité et parfumé. Bouche tendre, très fruitée, légère, mais savoureuse et agréable. 2016 – 2025  
J.M. Quarin – 14 avril 2014

89
Markus del Monego – Andreas Larsson – Avril 2014

89
Roger Voss – Wine Enthusiast – Avril 2014

88-90 
Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand, mit süßen Gewürzanklängen unterlegte dunkle Beerenfrucht, schokoladig, tabakige Nuancen. Saftig, gute Komplexität, reife Kirschenfrucht, gut integrierte Tannine, wirkt kraftvoll, zartes Nougat im Abgang, verfügt über eine gewisse Länge, gastronomischer Stil.  
Peter Moser – Falstaff – April 2014

Etwas Leder, Sauerkirsch und viel Bitterschokolade, Zimt. Auch eine Spur animalisch. Im Mund holzcremig geprägt, passabler Extrakt, dabei leicht rappig in der vorsichtig dosierten Tanninfracht, wenig Griff und ein kleines Frischedefizit, aber durchaus mit mineralischem Hintergrund, mittelgewichtig in den Abgangsaromen.  
Ulrich Sautter – Weinverstand Extra – Avril 2014

13.5/14
Nez fruits noirs, cacao, bouche ample, dense, assez tannique, de la chair, note fumée.  
Jacques Dupont – Le Point – Mai 2014

16/20
Reasonable depth of colour. Toasted oak but fruit behind. Structure and length on the finish. Drink: 2017-2025  
James Lawther – Decanter – April 2014