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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.5 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 23 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by MattTM on 5/21/2020: Decanted for 3 hours. As noted below a fair bit of funk upfront but this calms with time in the glass. Bright red fruit and tons of plum with a solid core of minerality. Not super complex but a nice claret just entering it's drinking window. Finishes with some dusty textured tannins although I've noticed this a few times recently with the '99's. Overall a classicly styled wine in a classic vintage. Reminds me of what a deal this wine was before they shifted to the mordern end of the spectrum. (1638 views) | | | Tasted by Justinneal654 on 7/19/2019 & rated 90 points: This bottle opened with more panache. Dark cork, tint of brown around the edges but still plenty of color and life. Nose has a touch of funk but a surprising amount of fruit to it. Structure has mostly eroded but leaves some minerality late palate. I like the strawberry, cassis, tobacco notes. Served right out of the cellar at 55 degrees so the finish feels clipped but that may soften over time.
An hour in, the nose is developed and alive - Dark berry with a touch of acidity. Dark flavors that hold some strength and minerality. Tannins have fully resolved and this bottle lives with a potent goodness of tobacco leaf and earthy spice.
Hard to believe this is the same wine I had a few months back.
The ABV is 12.5 and it shows but the flavors are still resplendent though light. (1923 views) | | | Tasted by stephenv on 1/19/2019 & rated 88 points: Very good value (bought for about $20 in 2008). A little funk on the nose and palate but pleasant nevertheless. Not super complicated but nice. Tannins fully integrated. (2249 views) | | | Tasted by americanstorm on 12/1/2018 & rated 90 points: The line up: 2010 mazilly gevrey chambertin, 2009 petit Bocq saint estephe, 2006 canalicchio bdm, 2004 ciabot berton roggeri barolo reserva from mag, 1999 haut bergey pessac leognan. 2 bottles of each except the barolo.
An interesting wine for me since I have very little experience with Bordeaux this old. Very nice nose, tannins really smooth, fairly complex and drinking very well. Came in 4th for most everyone but still well liked. (2313 views) | | | Tasted by Justinneal654 on 11/29/2018 & rated 87 points: Nose was quite woody and funky but eventually added some tobacco and earthy hints that folded neatly into the early palate of a barn and deciduous forest floor. Then the wine went oddly watery and finished with some oak and dark fruit. The watery experience seemed to disappear over time, and in general I am glad I had this experience.
The other tasters below capture some great insights. (2318 views) | | | Tasted by txredgirl30 on 4/22/2018 & rated 91 points: Delicious, full bodied, dry, balanced (2230 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 11/20/2017: Nose - Sweet tobacco, funky
Mouth - funky, sweaty barn, ripe cherry and plum, fully mature, hint of savory. drink now (2469 views) | | | Tasted by DoubleMagnum on 7/9/2016 & rated 88 points: Tannins are fully resolved. But there are some green notes that come through that are not very pleasant. (3170 views) | | | Tasted by englishman's claret on 7/28/2015 & rated 91 points: I have always thought that the 99s were underrated wines and many of them, I suspect, were drunk prematurely on those grounds. This is a beautifully mature wine full of Pessac soft, ripe, red fruits, sweet tobacco, and smokey minerality. The oak is fully integrated. A little nutty. Not the most complex wine but a complete package that delivers for the price. Drunk from the sommelier series. (3956 views) | | | Tasted by eluebchow on 11/24/2014 & rated 87 points: Some nice mature notes have started to develop, with gravel, earth and iron notes emerging along with red and dark fruits; There's a slight astringency on the finish that detracts from the wine overall; Still pretty solid (3894 views) | | | Tasted by tubeman on 1/12/2013 & rated 90 points: very nice.... (4661 views) | | | Tasted by jkoenen on 4/26/2012: One of the better bottles I had. Excellent value for money. Pretty earthy Pessac notes underline the elegant fruit mix and medium body. Thorough and reliable wine. Glad to have some more. (4934 views) | | | Tasted by jkoenen on 6/14/2011: No formal notes. This one is getting out of its midlife dip. Really joyous and fresh, and also showing its secondary flavour-profile very well. Nice one! (4478 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 6/11/2010 & rated 85 points: Creamy bouquet with some overripe red fruits, tea and a little oak. Same impressions on the palate. Full bodied. Soft tannin and enough acidity. Seemed to be less over the top than last year, but certainly completely ready. (4405 views) | | | Tasted by jkoenen on 5/11/2010 flawed bottle: Grab Bag Tasting @ my place (Netherlands): Corked (4685 views) | | | Tasted by jpijg on 4/19/2010 & rated 89 points: Nose : blackcurrent, blackberry, cigarbox and tobacco. Hints of liquorice, wet autumn forest soil and toffee. In the mouth, the same fragrance are present. tannins are round and velvety, tertiary aromas are not overwelming andadd texture and complexity. There ia also a hint of eucalyptus, which is present on the finish.
Overall very approachable and nice to drink wine, although not typical from Graves. (3168 views) | | | Tasted by tubeman on 10/23/2009 & rated 90 points: Very nice as it has appeared to be at it's peak. Kept evolving and tasted just as good 4 days later for the last glass. (3197 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 3/18/2009 & rated 83 points: The first thing that comes into mind when I smell it, is rust. The wine is fully mature. Still some red fruits, but this wine (or bottle?) is past its prime. Still pleasurable Pessac softness. If I had more bottles I would drink them before the year is over. (3405 views) | | | Tasted by alamoave on 2/10/2009 & rated 90 points: A tremendous bargain - great pessac earthiness combined with perfect fruit/tannin balance. Wish I had more. (3392 views) | | | Tasted by Jeff Leve on 7/16/2004 & rated 89 points: Red and black fruits on the nose with a gentle touch of herbs & oak. Medium bodied. Lush palate entry. This is a well priced, early drinker that does not require bottle age. (3084 views) |
| Château Haut-Bergey Producer website - Read more about Chateau Haut Bergey
In the 15th century the “Seigneur de la Louvière” and the ”Seigneur d’Olivier” got to work on the reparcelling of agricultural land and so was born ”La maison noble de Pontey” today named CHATEAU HAUT-BERGEY. In 1700 Sir Jean-François de Cresse, a member of parliament of Bordeaux, took it over and used it as his permanent residence.
By 1772 the estate stretched over 100 hectares of vineyard. A hundred years later, though the vineyard was abandoned and in 1850 a splendid castle was reconstructed becoming a leisure residence. It was in the middle of the last century the castle returned to the wine growing roots of the past.
In March 1991 Sylviane Garcin-Cathiard acquired CHATEAU HAUT-BERGEY. Granddaughter of a wine merchant and a successful business women, her approach has always been that of a connoisseur appreciating great wine.
It was love at first sight and the promising charm of CHATEAU HAUT-BERGEY encouraged her into a large renovation project whilst respecting the former traditions. Commitment to quality is her main principle.
A naturally exceptional soil
The 28.5 hectares are located in the heart of the village of LEOGNAN, a leading area of Graves region.
At the end of the Tertiary era and during the Quaternary the changing meanderings of the Garonne left a large variety of gravel, pebbles and other stones that constitute the complexity of this exceptional ground. In springtime the temperature of soil rises constantly. During summertime and especially in September the gravel reflects the absorbed heat onto the bunches of grapes, thus improving the process of ripening.
The vineyard of HAUT-BERGEY is well exposed to the south and south-west on slightly sloping grounds, so ensuring natural drainage. The subsoil is composed of clay and chalk streaked with iron-bearing parts that also contribute to the uniqueness and personality of the wines of HAUT-BERGEY.
The red wines and the white wines
The appellation PESSAC-LEOGNAN is the only appellation that has classified red and white wines from the same terroir.
The vineyard of CHATEAU HAUT-BERGEY comprises 26.5 hectares of red grapes and 2 hectares of white grapes.
Every effort is made to make the best wines possible. The red wine is hand-made and great care is given to the selection afterwards. The grapes are transported in small boxes of 20 kg in order to avoid them being squeezed or oxidation. The preparation of the wine is done in a traditional way: every parcel of vines is separately prepared in small vats of stainless steel or wood with integrated hot and cold regulation. The wine is aged in oak barrels for between16 to 18 months according to the vintage.
The white grapes are hand-picked as well, transported in small boxes of 20 kg and are sorted. Traditional methods are applied here as well. The white wine ferments in new barrels and develops on the lees. The frequency of batonnage varies according to the development of the wine. Finally, the white wine is aged in barrels of French oak for between 10 and 12 months.
It is our foremost principle to produce a wine of excellent quality, sparing no efforts to improve our craftsmanship and expertise continuously.
Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanGraves Vins de Graves (Conseil des Vins de Graves) - Read more about Pessac Leogan Graves and its winesPessac-Léognan Pessac-Leognan reds:
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Soil: Predominantly gravel and sandy rock, with varying proportions of clay and sandstone
Surface Area: 1,491 ha
Pessac-Leognan whites:
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Soil: Gravel and rocks covered with sand, sandstone, and clay
Surface Area: 275 ha |
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