Chateau Barreyres shows a sumptuous deep purple color. The nose opens with appealing aromas of fresh red fruit alongside classic features associated with well-managed aging. This is a fine, elegant Cru Bourgeois with a very pleasing profile, including good structure and a full body. The finish is remarkably persistent.
90 James Suckling Dried red flowers and red currants, cherries and an edge of graphite, too. This has plushness and fluidity on the palate with a fine, even-paced finish. Try from 2021.
90 Decanter An affordable and easy-drinking Claret from Sainsburys from the excellent 2016 vintage. This is upfront and immensely fruity with a juiciness on the palate that's balanced and well rounded. It has softly gripping tannins that have a chalky minerality to them and a lifted minty finish. Enjoyable. Drinking window: 2021 - 2026
