Chateau La Reverence Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016
(Bordeaux, France) - [JS 91] [WE 91]

About the Winery:

Chateau la Reverence (which means “curtsey”) is a microestate located by Chateau Chauvin and Chateau Grand Corbin near the medieval village of Saint-Emilion. The chateau was originally called Chateau Clos Jean Voisin, but was changed to La Reverence when winemaker Mr. Emeric Petit acquired the estate in 2003.

Mr. Petit is a young, dynamic up-and-coming winemaker specialized in producing outstanding garage/boutique wines at value prices on Bordeaux’s right bank. He learned how to make wine under the guidance of famous oenologists Mr. Jean-Claude Berrouet (Petrus) and Ms. Catherine Cohen. Today, he is a rising star and his wines receive top scores from both Parker and Wine Spectator. Mr. Petit also owns Chateau Tournefeuille in Lalande de Pomerol and Chateau L’Ecuyer in Pomerol.

Viticulture:

 -3 hectares in grouped plots.

-50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc.

-70% of the vines are 40 years old. 7% are 30 years old. 23% are 20 years old.

-Density of 5500 vines/hectare.

-Terroir of sandy topsoil and a deep, concentrated clay subsoil.

-Grass allowed to grow between every other row in order to for vine roots deeper into the terroir, reduce yields, and provide habitat for healthy microbiology in the soil.

-Manual harvest.

Ratings & Reviews:

91 Points - James Suckling:
"I like the mint and bitter-chocolate character of this bold and supple St.-Emilion that’s not hard to enjoy or understand. A blend of 50 per cent merlot and 50 per cent cabernet franc. Drink or hold." (Jan 2019)

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"This is a fascinating wine because of the high proportion of Cabernet Franc in the blend. That confers a richly perfumed character while the bold Merlot ripeness brings black-fruit flavors to the firm, young tannins. Drink this wine from 2023." - Roger Voss (June 2019)