In Bond Fine Wine. 2014 Château Barde Haut, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Grand Cru • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2023–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 88/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 28/03/2020 · Drink 2021-2033
I found some distracting dry tannins in the 2014 Chateau Barde-Haut, yet I suspect those will integrate with another 2-3 years of bottle age. Medium-bodied, savory, nicely concentrated, and balanced, it has an earthy bouquet of mulberries, blackcurrants, leather, and cedary spice that develops nicely with time in the glass. Give bottles another year or three and enjoy over the following decade.
Neal Martin (NM) — 92/100 · Vinous, 2022-06-28 · Drink 2023-2040
The 2014 Barde-Haut has a lively bouquet with fresh black and red fruit, displaying more mineralité and tension compared to the 2012 and 2013. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fresh and vibrant, that ferrous element just in the background. White pepper and clove. Not amazingly long, but this has class, more than previous vintages. Tasted at the Barde-Haut vertical at the château.
Neal Martin (NM) — 91/100 · Vinous, 01/03/2018 · Drink 2021-2035
The 2014 Barde-Haut initially displayed a slightly muddled nose with redcurrant and cranberry fruit, tobacco and incense aromas following through. Thankfully with aeration it seems to gain more precision and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, nicely balanced with firm grip, bold in style but there is fine detail and purity on the finish. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tast…