2017 Ch Barde-Haut Grand Cru Classé, St-Émilion
A$102.10
Availability:
In stock
Only 2 left
SKU
BARHAU17LG
Chateau Barde Haut was purchased in September 200 by Sylviane Garcin-Cathiard whose family own properties in Bordeax and whose also related to Chateau Smith haut lafite's Florence and Daniel Cathiard.
The new Barde-haut is planted to 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Most of the vineyard is on well-drained, hillside, beautiful, slope. The vines are on average 35 years old.
The best vintages of Chateau Barde Haut are: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2001 and 2000.
Malolactic fermentation and maturation is performed in French oak barrels, mostly new. The wine is aged on its lees for a portion of time, during the barrel aging process. The wine is aged in 80% to 100% new oak barrels for about 18 months. The amount of new oak varies, depending on the vintage.
Chateau Barde-Haut is popular with drinkers as itoffers both quality and character, coupled with sage-worthiness and ensuous, age-worthy style and it sells for fair asking price.
Very tight and direct with lots of limestone and salt aromas and flavors. Full body and firm and silky tannins. Tightly wound. Impressive.
93-94 points James Suckling
This wine was made from a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, reaching 14.3% with a pH of 3.45.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | France |
| Region | St. Emilion |
| Varietals | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93-94 |
Write Your Own Review