The 2016 Plince Bordeaux Blend is a red wine produced in the Pomerol sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This wine is a blend of 79% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc, resulting in a medium-bodied wine with an alcohol content of 14.0%. It is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

James Suckling awarded the 2016 Plince an excellent score of 94, highlighting its "very ripe blueberries" and "delicate, smoky-oak and baking-spice character." He praised its "concentrated and succulent" nature and noted the "wonderful, mineral freshness at the long, energetic finish," calling it a "very flexible food-wine" (jamessuckling.com, 2/4/2019).

Wine Enthusiast gave the wine a score of 91, describing it as a "firmly structured wine with severe tannins" that will require some aging to reach its peak. The review suggests that the wine will become more attractive from 2022 onward, as its fruits and acidity continue to develop (Wine Enthusiast, 5/1/2019).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated the wine at 92, with Lisa Perrotti-Brown noting its "medium garnet-purple color" and a bouquet of "red and black currants, black cherries, and mulberries" accompanied by "scorched earth, bay leaves, and iron ore nuances plus a hint of violets." She described the palate as "packed with energetic red and black fruits," featuring "ripe, rounded tannins" and a "compelling mineral note" on the finish (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 12/1/2018).

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com scored it 90, describing it as "medium-bodied, silky, soft, and polished," with "lots of ripe plums, earth, and freshness" (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 4/29/2017).

Vinous' Antonio Galloni also awarded it a score of 90, calling it a "soft, fruity wine" that is "plump, juicy, and inviting." He noted that while it is not particularly complex, it is "quite delicious" and recommended drinking it sooner rather than later (Vinous, 1/18/2019).

Wine Spectator echoed the sentiment with a score of 90, appreciating its "alluring profile" of "dark plum, fig, and blackberry fruit" melded with "mulling spice, black tea, and incense notes." The review highlighted its "silky finish" and suggested it can be enjoyed from now through 2028 (Wine Spectator, 1/1/2019).

Finally, Decanter awarded the 2016 Plince a score of 93, describing "smoky notes of cold ash" and "fantastic concentration of fruit" balanced with "gorgeous freshness and some menthol notes." The review concluded with "tobacco and slate" on the finish, calling it "seductive, yet still intellectual" (Decanter, 10/12/2018).

Overall, the 2016 Plince is a well-regarded Bordeaux blend that showcases ripe fruit flavors, structured tannins, and a mineral freshness, making it suitable for both immediate enjoyment and aging.