Château BARDE-HAUT
Grand cru classé
- 2020
- Saint-Émilion
This 17-hectare vineyard, located in the extension of Troplong-Mondot, forms a magnificent south-facing amphitheater. Under the guidance of Hélène Garcin (Poésia, Clos l'Église) and her husband Patrice Lévêque, Barde-Haut offers vintage after vintage intense, rich and opulent wines, without ever falling into the trap of over-ripeness.
Rated 93/100 by N. Martin «The palate has a very sensual opening : sweet blackberry, balsamic, white pepper and light graphite notes from the 20% Cabernet Franc. It feels linear and strict at the moment, which bodes well for the future.» (December 2022)
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée :
- 2028-2040
From the same producer
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Garcin property (Barde-Haut, Poesia), 5.9 ha ideally located on the Pomerol plateau (between Clinet and L'Église-Clinet). Clos L'Église has been returning since 2011 to a more harmonious, melting and tasty version, similar to the style of La Conseillante.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2034
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Small vineyard of 8.8 ha north-east of Saint-Émilion, property Garcin (Clos l'Église, Barde-Haut) since 2013. Their aim is not to produce yet another "competition animal" but a generously fruity, delicious, creamy, easily and quickly accessible Saint-Émilion.
Rated 93/100 by N. MARTIN «The 2020 Poesia has a slightly more opulent bouquet than the Barde-Haut, with perfumed black cherries, crushed violet and peony. Nicely focused, with wonderful purity. The palate is very poised, and very elegant, with wonderful tension and a silky smooth and very tensile finish. This has stepped up a gear since I tasted it from barrel. It us highly recommended. » (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2033
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Small vineyard of 8.8 ha north-east of Saint-Émilion, property Garcin (Clos l'Église, Barde-Haut) since 2013. Their aim is not to produce yet another "competition animal" but a generously fruity, delicious, creamy, easily and quickly accessible Saint-Émilion.
Rated 93/100 by N. Martin «The 2020 Poesia has a slightly more opulent bouquet than the Barde-Haut, with perfumed black cherries, crushed violet and peony. Nicely focused, with wonderful purity. The palate is very poised, and very elegant, with wonderful tension and a silky smooth and very tensile finish. This has stepped up a gear since I tasted it from barrel. It us highly recommended. » (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2033
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Small vineyard of 8.8 ha north-east of Saint-Émilion, property Garcin (Clos l'Église, Barde-Haut) since 2013. Their aim is not to produce yet another "competition animal" but a generously fruity, delicious, creamy, easily and quickly accessible Saint-Émilion.
2017 vintage rated 95/100 by Antonio Galloni "Plum, black cherry, chocolate, spice, new leather and licorice are all amped up in this luscious, voluptuous, flamboyantly ripe Saint-Émilion. Plush contours add to the considerable appeal of a wine that finishes with terrific energy, brightness and power". (March 2020)
2017 vintage rated 90/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin "Moelleux à l'attaque, fondant en milieu de bouche, très appétent, ce vin s'étire dense et profond, avec une touche calcaire dans la persistance. C'est long et très bon". (Oct. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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This 17-hectare vineyard, located in the extension of Troplong-Mondot, forms a magnificent south-facing amphitheater. Under the guidance of Hélène Garcin (Poésia, Clos l'Église) and her husband Patrice Lévêque, Barde-Haut offers vintage after vintage intense, rich and opulent wines, without ever falling into the trap of over-ripeness.
Rated 93/100 by N. MARTIN «The palate has a very sensual opening : sweet blackberry, balsamic, white pepper and light graphite notes from the 20% Cabernet Franc. It feels linear and strict at the moment, which bodes well for the future.» (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040