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.
2017 vintage rated 93/100 by Neal Martin "There is a lovely marine influence here. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, fine weight in the mouth, fresh and saline with a touch of bitter cherry on the finish. Classic in style, this is quite a cerebral Pomerol for the vintage and I suspect it will age with style. Excellent". (Feb. 2020)
2017 vintage rated 95/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin "Nez très aromatique, fin fruité et subtil. Moelleux à l'attaque, le vin se distingue par son toucher de bouche minutieux et finement crémeux tout le long de la dégustation. Parfumé au milieu, il évolue savoureux et long en finale. C'est très bon". (Oct. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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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.
2018 rated 94/100 by Neal Martin « Complex on the finish, this lingers in the mouth and its salinity beckons you to take another sip. Superb. ». (June 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
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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%