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Barde Haut 2006

St Emilion, Grand Cru

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Tasting Notes

This richly fruity, disarmingly charming 2006 exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue in addition to elegant black currant and blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice and underbrush, a plush texture, sweet tannin, and a layered finish. This is a hedonistic wine to enjoy over the next decade.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009-2019 01 February 2009

Tasted at Clos l’Eglise. My favourite wine from Hélène Garçin-Leveque and her winemaking husband. A beautiful, well poised nose with great purity: ripe red-berried fruits, a hint of black truffle and hedgerow. The palate is succulent and supple, with racy acidity cutting through. Quite minerally on the finish, that perhaps lacks the length and depth of the 2005, but does not detract from what will be a delicious Saint Emilion. Tasted April 2007.

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2007

Life and some mealiness on this concentrated-looking wine. Some animal notes, not the most focussed on the palate in the event. A hint of greenness. A little bit sloppy in fact. I’d like to have seen a little more ripeness to counterbalance the tannins. Light, slightly metallic nose. Very fleeting in its impact with lots of acidity and no really convincing fruit character or weight.

Score: 14

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2011-2017 18 April 2007

The 2006 is 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, aged in 100% new oak. Aromas of rich ruby fruit and caramel are followed by a tight, firm palate of red fruits with nice vibrancy.

Score: 88 - 90

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007

Offers clean berry and licorice character, with a medium body and a medium finish. A bit lean.

Score: 85 - 88

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007