Château Barde Haut 2009, Ac Saint émilion, Grand Cru Classé
Critic Reviews (2)
Terrific depth and concentration here with some hefty tannins. Taught, firm and still quite youthfully restrained at...
This could be Napa cabernet for all of its super ripe, dense and rich flavours, verging on raisined fruit, while...
Community Reviews (1)
TASTING NOTE: A tiny crop of 18 hecto- liters per hectare (the result of the mid- May hail damage) lead to an opaque purple- colored, richest, most concentrated, biggest Barde-Haut made to date. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2009 possesses an intense bouquet
of mulberries, boysenberries, charcoal, toast, and graphite. Extremely full-bodied, thick, and viscous with good freshness and definition as well as sweet, but high tannins, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next two decades. Drink: 2010-2030. (Tasted two times.) Score: 93-95* (RP) 197772 (XD)
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