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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.3 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 282 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Swintonblade on 3/29/2024 & rated 94 points: Amazing! A big improvement on previous bottle as I was thinking this wine was starting to fade but nope, huge nose with such a long length & great concentration of fruit. (616 views) | | | Tasted by mir12k on 2/20/2024: Again **** (978 views) | | | Tasted by Psdycp on 2/18/2024 & rated 90 points: The bouquet of this St Emilion is so huge and forward with fermented soya bean, old cabinet, stewed blackfruits and undergrowth. Very tertiary notes. Same aromatics on the palate. Medium-bodied. Transition to finish is somewhat chalky. Finish is still grippy. Promising nose but let down by the finish. (848 views) | | | Tasted by MostlyFrance on 1/12/2024: From memory. Excellent. Really enjoyed. No notes. (1085 views) | | | Tasted by Swintonblade on 12/25/2023 & rated 92 points: Still going strong, a few bottles left so will continue to hold them. Soft/velvet tannins, tertiary but great fruit balance still. (952 views) | | | Tasted by grub94 on 10/25/2023 & rated 89 points: Used for veal and lamb stock reductions. Tannin was a tad excessive. (1538 views) | | | Tasted by elevwine on 7/13/2023 & rated 90 points: Tannins fully resolved. Fruit a bit muted on opening. Some bricking. Medium body. Began to open after about 30 minutes in the glass. Showed well with dark blue fruit and moderate complexity. CT drinking window seems correct here. Would not hold much longer. (1880 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 6/24/2023 & rated 89 points: Brisk nose; earth; some blackberry; abrupt finish. (1920 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 6/6/2023 & rated 90 points: Still a bit tannic and unresolved; cedar and light cherry; tight; nice finish. (1964 views) | | | Tasted by Cms53 on 5/21/2023 & rated 91 points: Very nice and drinking well at this time, the 2005 bard haute is a light to medium body Bordeaux with a dark inky color. On the nose I found noticeable blackberry fruit and some heat. On tasting it was red & black fruit forward with well integrated tannins, and a medium long finish. Smooth & mellow, in nice harmony if a bit muted. (1704 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 4/18/2023 & rated 92 points: Really enjoyable with some light decanting. This had the weight to stand up to a wood fired prime NY strip and duck fat potatoes. Fruit is hefty but the tannins are relaxed and supple. Acidity makes this a great food wine, as you’d expect. I was amazed that it settled in at 14.5% as I didn’t notice heat or vapor on the finish, though food masks alcohol. Really enjoyed tasting across primary, secondary and tertiary flavors throughout the profile. Great QPR, and I’m giving this much longer than 2024 as an end date. (1828 views) | | | Tasted by SMHalps on 3/26/2023 & rated 94 points: Opened for over 45 minutes, but not decanted at a NYC restaurant with my wine group. It didn't throw off much sediment and we decided that it didn't need decanting. A big hit with everyone. Long finish, soft tannins. (1615 views) | | | Tasted by dsamuel on 2/8/2023 & rated 90 points: Dark ruby color - almost opaque with minimal rim clearing
Medium plus aromas of ripe red/ black fruit and dark plum with secondaries of chocolate and aged tobacco - minimal green herbal notes and well integrated new oak aromas
Medium plus body with palate of black fruit and plum with cocoa tones
Tannins remain medium plus to high with medium acidity and medium plus alcohol
Lengthy finish driven by the dense fruit and tannins
Typical Merlot based Bordeaux blend
I found the tannins to be a little dominant in this wine - would prob recommend holding for another 5-8 years (2036 views) | | | Tasted by S.Wayne on 2/7/2023 & rated 89 points: Dark garnet
Aromatics medium +. New oak. Black plum, quite ripe. Chocolate. Later some tobacco
Palate has medium + body. Acid medium +. Tannins medium +, medium grained on teeth and gums. Alcohol medium +. Chalk, dust and old plums
Finish has medium length. Balance towards the tannins
Dry glass notes of pencil lead
While the aromatics are nice and surprisingly fruity, the fruit on the palate is old and fading but the tannins have not. I don't feel aging will add more as there is not enough fruit left on the palate
Drink now. (1773 views) | | | Tasted by fine137 on 2/1/2023: This bottle sourced from Garagiste is way past its prime. (1795 views) | | | Tasted by thalver on 1/16/2023: another good showing, though perhaps a bit less energy than a couple years ago. Very bordeaux, cigar box, forest floor and dark fruit on the nose and palate....tannins largely resolved if a bit drying after 3 or 4 hours open. (1808 views) | | | Tasted by Billiken on 1/13/2023 & rated 80 points: I believe this bottle was either corked or had brettanomyces. (1583 views) | | | Tasted by dsimmons on 12/17/2022 & rated 91 points: Very nice Bordeaux drunk with spaghetti. muted fruit, graphite and cigar ash. Drink or hold. (1811 views) | | | Tasted by spinnin_and_sippin on 10/27/2022 & rated 93 points: Stewed fruit, baking spices. Aged to perfection. Sediment galore. (2076 views) | | | Tasted by VAGenius on 10/11/2022 & rated 88 points: Quick decant. Nose of burnt black currant, asphalt, raisons and a touch of violets. Black currant and black plum fruit also shows some burnt character, along with minerals and bitter herbs. Thick, fluffy tannins with dark fruits, rubber tire, an alcohol bite and a slightly sour blackberry note at the end. Corked was a bit dry and broke in half on opening so perhaps it was slightly off but we didn't like it a lot the last time either. (2108 views) | | | Tasted by devraj on 8/21/2022 & rated 92 points: Good dark red with bricking around the edges. Lovely aromas that a while to unfurl showing dark red plums, violets, freshly turned earth and hint of licorice. A medium bodied palate follows through with sweet crushed red fruit compote, cocoa, savory hints of mushroom, medium acidity, silky tannins and a decently long finish. This is come together well. (2611 views) | | | Tasted by colinbell on 8/14/2022: Stunning. Soft on pallet with a full mouth. Perfect timing. Last bottle. (2464 views) | | | Tasted by Bob23 on 8/8/2022 & rated 91 points: Better on night 2 - gained a little weight and rounded out with air. Was a little thin and short on opening. (2391 views) | | | Tasted by Snowey on 7/11/2022: Drank on 40th birthday. Very enjoyable. Day 1 was a bit reduced on flavors but Day 2 was way nice. I think at this age I prefer left banks but this was still lovely. (2430 views) | | | Tasted by grub94 on 6/9/2022 & rated 89 points: Tasted and then used in a demi-glace wine reduction sauce. Similar to prior notes. Very good value Bordeaux. Not the depth of fruit (dark cherry) I would hope for. Good balance with soft tannins and lite acidity. (2432 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, 2005 Bordeaux: Here and Now (Apr 2021) (4/1/2021)
(Barde-Haut Barde-Haut Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jeb Dunnuck
JebDunnuck.com, Château Barde-Haut: 2000-2016 (3/28/2020)
(Chateau Barde-Haut) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (2/23/2017)
(Ch Barde-Haut St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/29/2015)
(Ch Barde-Haut St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Chris Kissack
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Winedoctor, November 2009
(Chateau Barde-Haut St Emilion) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
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(Château Barde Haut, Ac Saint émilion, Grand Cru Classé red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
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(Ch Barde-Haut St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, May/June 2007, IWC Issue #132
(Chateau Barde-Haut Saint Emilion) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, May/June 2006, IWC Issue #126
(Chateau Barde-Haut Saint Emilion) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/18/2006)
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Vinous, Bols Blue to Bordeaux: Barde-Haut, Clos l’Église & Poesia (Jun 2022)
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| Château Barde-Haut Producer website | Read more about Chateau Barde Haut
85% Merlot / 15% Cabernet FrancRed 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 RimmermanLibournais Libournais (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux) - Read more about St. Emilion and its wines - Read more about Pomerol and its wines
Saint Emilion Grat Classified Growth, Classified Growths, Grands Crus Classes, GCC
In 1954, while the "Graves" growths had just published their own classification, the wine syndicate of Saint-Emilion, composed by wine growers, brokers and wine traders with the approval of the INAO - Institut National des Appellations d'Origine (A.O.C), decided to work on a classification for the wines of Saint Emilion. Initially, four grades were defined. These were reduced to two - First Great Classified Growth (A and B) and Great Classified Growth - in 1984.
As of Medoc's 1855 historical grading, the Saint-Emilion Great Classified Growth classification is not only based on qualitative criteria by tasting the wines on a ten years period previous to the assessment, but also on commercial considerations such as:
- sales price levels
- national and international commercial distribution
- the estate's reputation on the market
Properties who don't manage to join the club of about sixty Classified Growths are given the denomination of Great Growth ("Grand Cru"), while the remaining wineries of the A.O.C are simply reported as "Saint-Emilion". It is to be noted that the owners must officially apply to appear in the official classification. Thus for example the famous Chateau Tertre-Roteboeuf, whose quality and reputation would easily justify to be listed among the First Great Classified Growths, does not appear here by the will of its owner, François Mitjaville.
The Saint-Emilion Great Growth classification was revised in 1969, 1985, 1996 and 2006. The only two guaranteed vintage (A.O.C) who can apply to the classification are the "Saint-Emilion Grand Cru" and "Saint-Emilion" areas.
By grading 61 properties, the 2006 revision confirmed many growths from the former classification, but also caused a number of surprises and a few inevitable disappointments. Many observers thought that the impressive progression of Perse's Chateau Pavie since 1998 would be rewarded by an upgrade into the First Great Classified Growths (A) category, but finally such was not the case.
Among the estates promoted to the First Great Classified Growths B category are Chateau Troplong-Mondot and Pavie-Macquin, whose efforts made since the Nineties fully justify their new grade. It should be noted that no First Great Classified Growth was relegated to the lower Great Classified Growth class.
Promoted growths from the status of Great Growth ("Grand Cru") to Great Classified Growth ("Grand Cru Classe") are: Chateaux Bellefont-Belcier, Destieux, Fleur Cardinale, Grand Corbin, Grand Corbin-Despagne and Monbousquet.
The demoted growths from the status of Great Classified Growth to Great Growth are: Chateaux Bellevue, Cadet Bon, Faurie de Souchard, Guadet Saint-Julien, La Tour du Pin-Figeac (Belivier), La Tour du Pin-Figeac (Moueix), Lamarzelle, Petite Faurie de Soutard, Tertre Daugay, Villemaurine and Yon-Figeac. If the recent samples of some of the above mentioned properties may justify their current downgrade, there are great chances that estates like Bellevue, Tertre Daugay or Yon-Figeac will be upgraded to their previous rankings by the next revision in 2016 as the progresses noted after 2000, but not entering in the range of vintages (1993 - 2002) appointed for the criteria of selection for the 2006 classification, are noticable.
The two following estates have completely disappeared from the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classification: Curé-Bon-la-Madeleine (integrated meanwhile to Chateau Canon) and La Clusière (integrated meanwhile to Chateau Pavie).
Finally, no estate considered as "garagiste" has integrated the classification. Valandraud, Mondotte, Le Dome, Bellevue-Mondotte or Magrez-Fombrauge have, for the least, the potential to be ranked as Great Classified Growths. In sight of the very fine quality reached by the above mentioned estates in recent vintages as well as all the innovative wine making methods used by the "garagistes", it remains to be seen whether the authorities will dare to cross the line in 2016..?St. Émilion Grand Cru Les Vins de St. Émilion (Syndicate Vitocole de Saint-Emilion) – Read about St. Emilion
Vins de Bordeaux:
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Soil: Sandy soils with alluvial gravel deposits
Surface Area: 4,160 ha |
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