In Bond Fine Wine. 2022 Château Barde Haut, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Grand Cru • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2025–2045. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 96/100 · Vinous, 28/01/2025 · Drink 2027-2042
The 2022 Barde-Haut is stellar. A rich, heady wine, the 2022 offers up copious blue/purplish fruit, licorice, lavender, chocolate and incense. Layered and beautifully resonant in the glass, Barde-Haut exudes class and personality.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 96/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 27/02/2025 · Drink 2025 - 2045
The 2022 Chateau Barde-Haut checks in as the usual blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc that was brought up 50 to 60% new barrels, with the balance in once- and twice-used barrels, with a small amount in tank. Gorgeous black raspberries, blue fruits, smoky tobacco, violets, and crushed stone all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a silky, elegant mouthf…
Neal Martin (NM) — 94/100 · Vinous, 12/02/2025 · Drink 2030-2060
The 2022 Barde-Haut needs time in the glass. It's quite floral in style, with touches of blackberry and cassis, iris flower and violet. It has fine delineation. Again, the palate at first seems a little tannic, but it just requires five minutes to "loosen up" for the tannins to reveal their finer side. Graphite and crushed stone lend complexity toward the finish. It's excellent, though again, suc…