Château Barde-Haut

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend

9.031 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

I am trying a St. Emilion Right Bank wine tonight. Not a real big Merlot fan but I like to try the Right Bank every now and again. This 2003 vintage was not a heralded vintage because it was a warm growing season and the grapes were picked earlier then normal. They do say that St. Emilion is one area that had better than average wines. On the opening this wine is very expressive with notes of black cherry, plum, Cassius, graphite and a nice creamy mocha. on the palate I am getting the black cherry again and the Cassius, licorice and some plumy fruit. There is medium tannin and a smooth silky long finish. I purchased this wine for $19.99 and it is drinkable now.

I am trying a St. Emilion Right Bank wine tonight. Not a real big Merlot fan but I like to try the Right Bank every now and again. This 2003 vintage was not a heralded vintage because it was a warm growing season and the grapes were picked earlier then normal. They do say that St. Emilion is one area that had better than average wines. On the opening this wine is very expressive with notes of black cherry, plum, Cassius, graphite and a nice creamy mocha. on the palate I am getting the black cherry again and the Cassius, licorice and some plumy fruit. There is medium tannin and a smooth silky long finish. I purchased this wine for $19.99 and it is drinkable now.

Jan 22nd, 2015
Dan
8.9

Ripe fruits and good acidity. Lots of floral and jammy blueberry. Light menthol and crème notes.

Ripe fruits and good acidity. Lots of floral and jammy blueberry. Light menthol and crème notes.

Oct 15th, 2022
Sean Christensen

Didn't drink fast enough, flavors faded very quickly. But there was something still there.

Didn't drink fast enough, flavors faded very quickly. But there was something still there.

Sep 14th, 2019
Adam Thomas

Ehhhhh 🤔

Ehhhhh 🤔

Mar 7th, 2018
Fedor Susov

Too astringent

Too astringent

Oct 5th, 2017
Wendy Sheridan

Love this wine! Smooth and silky. Earthy, with just a touch of sweetness. Stands up to a hearty meal.

Love this wine! Smooth and silky. Earthy, with just a touch of sweetness. Stands up to a hearty meal.

Sep 4th, 2017
George Yasutake

Thanks for sharing Mitch!

Thanks for sharing Mitch!

Aug 24th, 2017
Daniel March

Blackcherry cola on the nose, not over powering but present, with oak following Light weight mouthfeel, some violet and licorice, the tannins can be felt, and give the wine a lingering chalky finish. A bit one dimensional but all in all probably a good value for money. For all the Bordeaux rating hype, kind of a reminder you get what you pay for.

Blackcherry cola on the nose, not over powering but present, with oak following Light weight mouthfeel, some violet and licorice, the tannins can be felt, and give the wine a lingering chalky finish. A bit one dimensional but all in all probably a good value for money. For all the Bordeaux rating hype, kind of a reminder you get what you pay for.

Feb 19th, 2017
Mick Farrell

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Dec 7th, 2016
Vishal Patel

Happy Turkey Day

Happy Turkey Day

Nov 24th, 2016