The 2015 Haut-Bergey has turned out beautifully. Dark cherry, plum, hard candy and mint are all pushed forward. This decidedly succulent Pessac LĂ©ognan has gained considerable body, texture and complexity in barrel. Today, it is terrific.
The 2015 Haut-Bergey has a clean and pure bouquet with black cherries, boysenberry, crushed stone and lavender aromas, very precise and detailed. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, quite extracted with a slightly honeyed texture toward the finish that detracts from what is a far superior bouquet. Starts great but finishes poorly. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.
Attractive violets, cassis and wild herbs on the nose, which leads into a sturdy palate, which has a firm wedge of tannins amid flavors of currants and cassis. Best from 2020.