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Barde Haut 2001

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

A high level of austere tannin in the finish may prove to be this medium-bodied wine’s undoing. While it possesses a dense ruby/purple color, big, extracted flavors, and a sweet perfume, the tannin’s angularity/astringency is cause for concern. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2014.

88
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (153), June 2004
89/91
James Suckling, Wine Spectator, March 2002

Dark, healthy-looking. Lots of ripe fruit and vibrant mid palate. Not absolutely thrilling but well put together. Long and heathy-tasting.

15.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, October 2007

Having filled out over the last year, the 2001 is performing better than it did early in life. A deep ruby/purple color is followed by aromas of sweet mulberry, blackberry, and currant fruit intertwined with scents of licorice, toasty oak, and tobacco leaf. Medium to full-bodied, with moderate tannin as well as an elegant, pure finish, it should be at its finest between now-2015.

88/90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (146), April 2003

Barde-Haut's 2001 is an elegant, restrained effort displaying sweet cherry and black currant fruit on the attack, medium body, and a short finish. It is very good, however, it is not a star from this over-achieving property. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2012.

87/88
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (140), April 2002
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