This wine will be available in late March.
Château L’Inclassable 2016 – Médoc, BordeauxA Great Wine Born of Hard Years and a Generous Harvest
In Bordeaux, 2016 isn’t just a good year. It’s one of those once-in-a-decade vintages that wine lovers remember. For the team at Château L’Inclassable, it was more than that — it was a lifeline.
After losing nearly everything to hail in 2014 and again to frost in 2017, this small family-owned estate in the Médoc had no guarantees. But when nature finally smiled in 2016, they poured everything — skill, patience, and hope — into crafting a wine worthy of their name.
And it shows.
A Bold, Elegant Médoc with a Signature Twist
What makes this wine stand out isn’t just the vintage — it’s the character. Petit Verdot, the estate’s secret weapon, makes up a remarkable 28% of the blend — a much higher share than usual and a reflection of its superb quality in 2016.
🍇 Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Petit Verdot, 12% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
🍷 Alcohol: 13% | Aging: 12 months in 400L French oak barrels
🌱 Average vine age: 40 years | Harvest: Manual
Tasting Notes
Color: Dense purple-garnet
Nose: Intense bouquet of ripe red berries, graphite, pepper, and violet
Palate: Juicy and full-bodied with flavors of blueberry, black cherry, licorice, and spice
Finish: Long, smooth, and structured with velvety tannins and elegant balance
This is a wine of depth and emotion — rich, grounded, and unashamedly Médocain.
Food Pairing Ideas
🍖 Steak with herb butter
🐑 Leg of lamb with roasted garlic
🍲 Bordeaux-style stews, or even lamprey à la Bordelaise
🧀 A cheese board featuring Comté, aged cheddar, or Ossau-Iraty
🐟 For the adventurous: grilled fatty fish like mackerel or eel
What the Critics Are Saying
James Suckling (90–91 pts):
"A dense and juicy red with blueberry, cherry, and spice character. Medium-bodied with a ripe, fruity finish. Needs to be tamed."
Bettane & Desseauve (89 pts):
"Elegant nose of ripe red fruits, flint, purple flowers, very aromatic and fleshy palate with freshness. All in elegance."
Gault & Millau (16–17/20):
"Black fruits with a little spice. A well-structured wine with tannin."
La Revue du Vin de France:
Selected as "Best Wine of the 2016 Vintage" (15–16/20):
“Its spicy and peppery notes are a treat, and the fruit is fresh, with nice length.”
An Independent Spirit, Bottled
More than just a wine, Château L’Inclassable 2016 is a tribute to endurance. With a name born from legal battles, and a soul shaped by nature’s extremes, this is a bottle that reminds us why independent estates matter — and why great wine is always worth the wait.
Every bottle is sealed with a DIAM cork, used by top Grands Crus and designed to be TCA-free for up to 30 years of aging potential. No risk of cork taint — just pure enjoyment.
🍷 Bring Home a Bordeaux with Backbone
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your journey with Bordeaux, L’Inclassable 2016 offers you something rare: a handcrafted Médoc with power, finesse, and heart. A wine with a story. A wine that endures. The Château L'Inclassable 2016 is also on the list of many French restaurants in Japan.
🚚 Fast & Reliable Delivery
Rest assured, orders placed before noon will be shipped the same business day, ensuring prompt delivery and timely enjoyment of your purchase.
Tokyo & Kanto/Kansai: Typically next-day delivery.
Kyushu/Hokkaido: 2–3 business days.
Packaging: Secure, temperature-controlled shipping available upon request.
