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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 190 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Marc on 2/17/2023 & rated 93 points: In a word, WOW. This is an example of why Bordeaux is the world’s most important wine region. Classic currant and plum notes, with cigar box, a stunning, meaty note, and a thick, yet light balance. Texturally, the wine features a strong (but becoming resolved) tannic structure that resolves in a supple manner, and adds to the meaty countenance of the wine. Certainly in early maturity, and a brilliant example of great wines ability to transform with cellaring. Robert Parker’s initial scoring estimate of 92-94 points certainly appears to be coming true with time. hurry. (1767 views) | | | Tasted by signotim on 12/3/2022 & rated 90 points: This has a classic Pessac bouquet of scorched earth and red fruit with tar like notes. Some floral and mineral notes as well. A pleasure to drink even without a decant and I think this will easily last to the end of the decade. Solid 90 point wine. (1630 views) | | | Tasted by pilatus88 on 11/6/2022 & rated 91 points: Nice wet pine tree forest notes added to the well integrated dark fruit. (1659 views) | | | Tasted by wynnewood500 on 10/12/2022: Served at a large family dinner. The bottle was delicious and did not last long. (1750 views) | | | Tasted by stoneb on 1/22/2022 & rated 89 points: PnP. Good entry-level Bdx that gained weight over the course of our meal. Give it a brief decant next time. Drink or hold. (2454 views) | | | Tasted by YingerW on 11/12/2021: Wine at it's peak, acidity is well integrated with the wine given it's age. Fine tannin. Certainly drink up, prime time. (2038 views) | | | Tasted by HOS on 10/23/2021 & rated 92 points: PnP. This is in a great place right now, better than I thought after last bottle. Bottle 8 of a case bought upon release and stored in temperature control cellar. Earthy with dark fruit including plum, medium bodied, resolved tannins and strong finish. We will probably drink the rest over the holidays as I see no upside but definite possibility of fading. (1876 views) | | | Tasted by Zoomin Z on 9/19/2021 & rated 92 points: At first, a very reticent nose, but after decanting for an hour, it opened up nicely. Strong blackfruit, cassis, cedar and mushroom cellar on a pretty typical Bordeaux nose. A very, very new world body - plump, round and fruit forward with red fruit joining in with the black fruit. Still structured, with a hint of tannins present on the finish. Still in its prime drinking window. So far, I’ve been pleased with all my 08’s… (1906 views) | | | Tasted by Marc on 9/14/2021 & rated 89 points: Excellent, but certainly very tannic - in a way that does slightly overwhelm the fruit. Having said that, the fruit quality is excellent, and the tertiary pencil shavings notes is a particularly nice aspect of the wine.very classy oak handling - this is an impressive everyday Bordeaux which is obviously age-worthy, but does finish a bit like an over-steeped tea. (1952 views) | | | Tasted by wynnewood500 on 7/28/2021: PNP - tannic! Perhaps a flawed bottle. (1631 views) | | | Tasted by fozzibaer on 6/7/2021 & rated 88 points: A bit past its prime, structure was fading. Recommend to drink up. (1554 views) | | | Tasted by bordeauxman777 on 5/30/2021 & rated 92 points: Near full maturity, vibrant, well structured with a long life ahead. This Pessac shows exceptional softness and poise in combination with elegance and some complexity. Very lovely. (1453 views) | | | Tasted by pilatus88 on 5/15/2021 & rated 90 points: Dark in color, nose of plum and a bit of dark cherries. On the palate the Merlot is very present and softer flowery notes come through. Smoky, earthy and bit of coffee beans. Very enjoyable. (1382 views) | | | Tasted by tabsatx on 4/28/2021 & rated 89 points: Earthy nose. Merlot dominates until you add food. Wine danced beautifully with grilled filet - specifically cracked white pepper seasoning (and kosher salt).
Tannins holding firm, can easily wait another 5y. (1598 views) | | | Tasted by tabsatx on 4/27/2021: came alive with white pepper on filets
plenty of tannin for another 5 y (1526 views) | | | Tasted by jakob.krummenacher@gmail.com on 9/11/2020 & rated 91 points: A bit young still but good gripping bordeaux (2054 views) | | | Tasted by miadelt on 3/27/2020 & rated 91 points: Last of 6 bottles. Consistent with previous notes that the flavors were very nice, the tannins subsided over the years, and the finish lacked depth and remained very light. Good wine for the price. (2641 views) | | | Tasted by BHRH on 2/14/2020 & rated 90 points: PnP with 45 minute ox in glasses. A ton of smoky notes, earth, tar and black fruits on the complex nose. Medium-bodied with some cedar, lots of black fruits and moca on a frame of somewhat sweet black fruits. Nicely balanced medium finish with moderate tannins and fresh acidity. several blind tasters thought this was northern Rhone. Others were sure it was a Right Bank BDX (the 40% Merlot was very pronounced). Arguably at its peak now - but well stored bottles should last another 5-10 years. 90+ (2663 views) | | | Tasted by Marc on 2/8/2020 & rated 89 points: Drinking beautifully. Textbook left bank aromas and flavours, backed up by refined, structured, and supple Bordeaux flavour and structure. Really beautiful balance. Not outstandingly complex, but the overall effect is one of poise. (2651 views) | | | Tasted by John McCabe on 2/5/2020 & rated 92 points: From magnum. Earthy, well-balanced, some attractive dark, earthy fruit. Pretty good for the vintage and great value. Held up well on the 2nd day. (2856 views) | | | Tasted by HOS on 1/19/2020 & rated 90 points: PnP. Brought to a party. Solid Bordeaux but no upside. (2197 views) | | | Tasted by no leashes on 8/15/2019 & rated 91 points: Dark, earthy fruit, with cassis, blackberry and dark plum with a hint of cigar and tar. Smooth and tasty. (2458 views) | | | Tasted by chefdilletante on 5/12/2019: Modern profile. Gobs of oak. It’s all reasonably refined, if a bit bland. Tannins are starting to smooth out. It’s the kind of Bordeaux that reminds you why you stopped being excited by Bordeaux. (2670 views) | | | Tasted by pinotwok on 4/9/2019 & rated 88 points: In der Nase intensiv und typisch Pessac, Erde, Rauch, Holunder, Brombeersträucher, Kirsche, süß-würzige Noten vom Holz. Harmonisiert sich mit etwas Luft auch am Gaumen, eher leicht, wird von der Säure getragen. Dunkle Beeren, Kirsche, leicht kräuterige Würze, merkliches, etwas unsauberes Tannin im Abgang. Ist wie viele 2008er nicht 100% ausgereift und hat leicht grüne Noten. 13% Alkohol, noch ein paar Jahre im Keller lassen. (2880 views) | | | Tasted by up4wine on 3/18/2019: Nicely matured wine that is ready to drink. (2757 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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(Château Haut Bergey, Ac Pessac Léognan red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
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View From the Cellar, Jul/Aug 2011, Issue #34, Re-Visiting the 2008 Bordeaux Vintage: Is It Superior to Both 2009 and 2010?
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Vinous, July/August 2011, IWC Issue #157
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View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2011, Issue #31, Snapshot of the 2008 Bordeaux Vintage- Really a Lovely and Classically Proportioned Year
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(Château Haut-Bergey) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
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(Ch Haut-Bergey Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Ian D'Agata
Vinous, May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144
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RJonWine.com (1/21/2011)
(Château Haut-Bergey) Dark red violet color; oak, tart black fruit nose; tight, tart plum, cassis palate; medium finish 87 points |
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| 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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