90-92 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The 2016 La Doyenne, a Première Côtes de Bordeaux, has an understated but pure bouquet with red cherries, boysenberry jam and violet aromas that unfurl nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, fine structure, subtle but slightly tarry fruit and a gently but insistent grip on the finish. This is a fantastic wine that I look forward to re-tasting in bottle.
92 pts, Parker— 90 Points (Wine Enthusiast, Suckling, Vinous)
It’s nearly impossible to find truly exceptional Bordeaux for under $20. This may be our chance in a lifetime to find a few exceptions to the rule. The 2016 from Chateau le Doyenne and winemaking consultant guru Michel Rolland offers incredible value. Multiple critics have chimed in on this under-the-radar gem, giving it (at last count) FOUR 90+ scores (Parker, Suckling, Enthusiast, & Vinous)