critic reviews
The 2016 Guinaudeau Acte 8 has 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Franc and is medium to deep garnet in color. It leaps with notes of kirsch, black raspberries, and redcurrant jelly plus hints of roses, pencil shavings, and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is taut with muscular black fruits, framed by grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing long and earthy.
The 2016 Acte 8 is a little more intensity on the nose compared to the Acte 6 with layers of blackberry, briary, touches of blueberry and violet. This is extremely precise and extremely pure. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin, more rondeur than the 2015 and exceptional harmony and poise. This seems to shimmer with energy – displayed just the right amount of sappiness to urge another sip. Tasted at the Acte vertical in London.