Château Hauchat 2011

Trevor Sabourin rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

Relatively simple, and more appealing on the nose than the palate. Aromas of plum, cherry, raspberry, cedar, vanilla, green bell pepper, and a bit of baking spice. The fruit is more like tart cherries, cranberries, and under ripe raspberries on the palate, with some cedar, green bell pepper, and a vague woodiness coming through. Gives a bit of a coarse impression with high, tart acidity and slightly rough tannins. Medium body and length. Pair with simple and/or slightly tough cuts of red meat. Tasted January 2016.

rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Inviting rich dark berry and cigar box aromas tempted me to drink this wine upon opening. But after decanting for a few hours the wine improved greatly. This dry red wine paired very well with smoked and slow roasted beef. Also try with other meats.

Ghislain Lalonde rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

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****1/2 drink or cellar Two Glasses! Exceptional Value!
Château Hauchat 2011
?AOC Fronsac, France $15.95 (123489) 13.0% alcohol
?Year after year, the Saby family delivers complex, well-paced wine of great value. This vintage hints at the earth, with notes of cedar and dried herbs, while the lovely ripe fruit is garnished with fine notes of spice. Dry, medium-full bodied, the well-defined structure provides a fine frame for the tasty plum and black cherry fruit with notes of spice, herbs and a dash of white pepper lingering on through the extended dry finish. Drinking well now, you’ll enjoy this wine with roast beef. Vic and I both loved this. (Susan Desjardins)