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Haut Bergey Rouge 2005

Pessac-Leognan

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Tasting Notes

Tasted single blind at Southwold. This is a little simplistic on the nose with a touch of the old blackcurrant wine gums but fresh and lively. The palate has some dryness: austere and backward with compressed dusty black fruit, with liquorice and sous-bois on the finish. I think this will mellow with time – not showing its best now but it has the stuffing and structure to age beautifully. Drink 2012-2025.

Score: 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2025 31 July 2009

One of the finest under-the-radar estates in Pessac-Leognan, Haut-Bergey’s 2005 (a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot) offers up aromas of scorched earth, wet stones, burning embers, charcoal, and copious black currant and cherry fruit. The sumptuous bouquet is accompanied by a full-bodied wine displaying dazzling purity, sweet tannin, and a long, opulent finish. This beauty will be drinkable at a relatively early age for a 2005. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.

Score: 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2025 30 April 2008

Performing fabulously well, the 2005 Haut-Bergey may ultimately rival the estate’s brilliant 2000. Fashioned from a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot, it offers up sumptuous aromas of high-class cigar tobacco interwoven with hints of menthol, burning embers, black currants, and a volcanic/earthy component. The complex aromatics are followed by a wine with stunning concentration, terrific fruit purity, a voluptuous texture, and a long, heady finish. For its power and richness, it’s relatively light on its feet. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2025.

Score: 92 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2025 30 April 2007

Unquestionably the finest wine Haut-Bergey has produced since 2000, this deep purple-colored beauty is a classic example of Pessac-Leognan’s smoky, earthy style. Sweet red and black currant fruit, scorched earth, and a subtle burning ember/smoky character emerge from this ripe, full-bodied effort. With terrific fruit, good acidity, and high but ripe tannin, it should hit its peak in 3-5 years, and last for two decades. It is a blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009-2026 30 April 2006