2016 La Fleur d’Arthus
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A meaty, mulberry, black-fruited, and spice-driven wine, the 2016 Château La Fleur D'Arthus is medium-bodied, concentrated, and foursquare on the palate, with plenty of fruit, tannin, and acidity. It needs 2-4 years of bottle age to gain some elegance and should drink well for 10-15 years.
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 La Fleur d’Arthus has a rather predictable bouquet of black cherries, sloe jam and smudged leathery aromas. The palate is sweet and chewy with dense tannin, but it lacks freshness and tension. Heavy-handed and labored on the finish.
This has a plush array of red and dark plums that lead to a palate with a rich, smooth array of tannins that carry to a long, succulent and velvety finish. A blend of merlot and cabernet franc. Try from 2022.
The 2016 La Fleur d'Arthus is fabulous. Rich, dark and inviting, the 2016 packs a serious punch. Dark red cherry, plum, chocolate, mocha and torrefaction all race through this modern, sumptuous Saint-Émilion. All the elements are very nicely balanced. I would prefer to give the 2016 a few years to fully come together. The oak in particular needs to integrate further. Even so, the 2016 is quite inviting today. Alain Raynaud consults.