2017 Barde-Haut, St-Emilion

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Vinous

Reviewed March 2020

Just as it was en primeur, the 2017 Barde-Haut possesses notable richness and power, while retaining a good bit of freshness. Inky dark fruit, cloves, licorice, chocolate and menthol are pushed forward here. Racy and voluptuous in the glass, the 2017 is positively gorgeous today. It should drink well with minimal cellaring. (AG) 94+

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Professional Reviews

James Suckling

Review Date: 12/2019

A complex, composed impression on the nose with rich plum and earthy aromas, nicely framed in oak spice. All working well. The palate has a very smooth, supple feel with a plush build of attractive, fleshy fruit and a very impressive hold of juicy blue fruit on the finish. Drink of hold.

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 03/2020

This features a seductive core of anise-steeped plum, blackberry and black currant fruit flavors set against a backdrop of singed alder, savory and smoldering tobacco notes. A hint of licorice snap adds a kick on the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. (JM)

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 04/2018

Barde-Haut didn't see any frost this year due to the altitude of the vineyards. Composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Barde-Haut gives notions of baked blackberries, blueberry compote and Black Forest cake with touches of potpourri, dusty soil and cast iron pan. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a firm frame of grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing long and minerally. (LPB)

Staff Reviews

Ralph Sands

If you are under the impression that you cannot get great wine and great value from St-Emilion you need to know about two ancient estates that are making great wines in completely renovated wine making facilities with exceptional winemakers, Ch. Barde Haut and Tour St-Christophe. Amazingly these estates look directly at each other. Director Helene and winemaker Patrice Leveque are firmly on top of their game quality wise; there 2017 is 80% Merlot 20% Cab Franc and is extremely fresh with ripeness that borders on the exotic and a nice hint of chalk on the finish. Delicious wine and fine value!

Notes

92 points Neal Martin for Vinous: "The 2017 Barde-Haut is deep garnet in colour. The bouquet is well defined, demanding just a little coaxing from the glass, unfurling with pure scents of blackberry, briary, faint cassis scents and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, quite sapid in the mouth with a touch of white pepper and clove towards the finish. It is a classically-styled Haut-Barde with a briny aftertaste. Very fine." (02/2020)

Details

Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Merlot
Origin	Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France
Bottle Size	750 mL
Alcohol Content	13%
SKU	1356327