The 2016 La Fleur de Bouard Le Plus is a Bordeaux blend from the Lalande de Pomerol sub-region in Bordeaux, France. Produced by La Fleur de Bouard, this wine is composed entirely of Merlot grapes and has an alcohol content of 15.5%. It is aged in 100% new French oak barrels for an extended period, contributing to its complex flavor profile.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 95 points, noting that the "fragrant, crushed berry and violet character leaps out of the glass." He praised its "serious muscularity, a generous tannin structure with great polish and refinement," and highlighted its "enormous concentration and length for this appellation." Suckling's review stands out as the highest, indicating exceptional quality.

Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider gave a similarly enthusiastic review, awarding it 94 points. Leve described the wine as having "polished tannins, silky, lush textures, freshness and vibrancy," with a finish dominated by "juicy, dark plums and even dark chocolate." He also noted its composition of 100% Merlot and its aging process in 100% new French oak.

Jeb Dunnuck also rated the wine 94 points and highlighted its "beautiful blackberry and kirsch notes intermixed with ample smoked herbs, hints of chocolate and white flowers." Dunnuck emphasized its "medium to full-bodied, supple, seamless" nature, with "fine, silky tannins" and "beautifully integrated oak."

Vinous reviewer Antonio Galloni provided a score range of 90-93 points, describing the wine as having "tremendous richness and pure power" with flavors of "dark red cherry, plum, chocolate, torrefaction, spice, and menthol." Galloni noted the wine's potential, though he expressed some uncertainty about the extended barrel aging.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, awarded the wine 91 points. Perrotti-Brown described it as having a "medium to deep garnet-purple color" with a "flamboyantly-scented nose" of Morello cherries, black plum, and chocolate box, accented by bay leaves. She noted its "medium to full-bodied" palate, featuring "open-knit black fruit preserves" and "soft, rounded tannins."

Finally, Decanter gave the wine 92 points, calling it an "uber cuvée" with "ripe, plush, velvety damson fruits on full charge." The review highlighted the wine's aging in new oak for 36 months and described it as extremely well-made.

In summary, the 2016 La Fleur de Bouard Le Plus is a highly regarded wine with multiple reviewers praising its richness, complexity, and well-integrated tannins. With scores ranging from 91 to 95 points, it is considered an excellent representation of Merlot from the Lalande de Pomerol region.