Clos de Bouard, was previously known as Tour Musset. The property was purchased in late 2016 from Castel Freres. Located in the western part of the appellation, it is not far from the Saint Christophe des Bardes commune in St. Emilion. They have good neighbors. They are not far from Croix de Labrie, Fleur Cardinales, Fombrauge, Rocheyron, Troplong
Mondot and Valandraud. Clos de Bouard Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking
The Right Bank vineyard of Clos de Bouard is planted to 66% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Located in the St. Emilion satellite appellation of Montagne Saint Emilion, with 30 hectares of vines. The vineyard has a hillside terroir of clay and limestone soils. The vines are old as they are on average, 35 years of age. However, they also have very old vines that range from 60 to 70 years of age.
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2016 Clos de Boüard
85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
“Wine Advocate” (March, 2019) – 90 Points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“The 2016 Clos de Bouärd is blended of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with bold scents of wild blueberries, red currant jelly and plum preserves plus touches of truffles, mossy bark and cinnamon stick. Medium-bodied with great freshness on the palate, it has a taut, muscular core of red and black berry flavors and a chewy frame, finishing with a spicy kick.”