The 2015 Haut-Bergey has turned out beautifully. Dark cherry, plum, hard candy and mint are all pushed forward. This decidedly succulent Pessac Léognan 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.
