Chateau Barde Haut • St. Emilion, France
Château Barde Haut is a Merlot‑dominant Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru Classé from a south‑facing clay‑limestone amphitheater o…Château Barde Haut is a Merlot‑dominant Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru Classé from a south‑facing clay‑limestone amphitheater on the eastern plateau overlooking the Dordogne, crafted by Hélène Garcin-Lévêque and Patrice Lévêque. Typically a blend…Learn More »
$34
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
93
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Lifted red and black fruits glide over a frame of fine but present tannin in the 2021 Chateau Barde Haut, giving a cool, classical Saint-Émilion profile despite the challenging year. Notes of plum, red currant and gentle spice are layered with hints of tobacco and cocoa, finishing focused rather than opulent, with a refined, savory edge that promises added complexity in bottle.
Roast duck with a cherry glaze; herb-crusted lamb loin; mushroom and truffle risotto
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Château Barde Haut is a Merlot‑dominant Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru Classé from a south‑facing clay‑limestone amphitheater on the eastern plateau overlooking the Dordogne, crafted by Hélène Garcin-Lévêque and Patrice Lévêque. Typically a blend of about 80–90% Merlot with Cabernet Franc and aged in French oak, it produces dense yet fresh, fruit‑driven wines with black‑fruit, spice and chocolatey notes, combining ripe richness with limestone‑borne elegance and tension.