| Brand | Château Barde-Haut |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France |
| Varietal | 80% Merlot - 20% Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2004 |
| Body | Full-bodies |
| Taste | black cherry, licorice, earth, and truffle |
| Alcohol | 13.5-14.5% abv |
Product details
Château Barde-Haut, a historic 17-hectare estate in the eastern part of the Saint-Émilion appellation, has established a remarkable balance between tradition and modernity. The estate was acquired in 2000 by Sylviane Garcin-Cathiard and was elevated to Grand Cru Classé status in 2012. Set in a natural amphitheater with clay-over-limestone soils ideal for Merlot and Cabernet Franc, vine cultivation is handled sustainably and harvesting is done by hand. The winemaking strategy combines contemporary practices—including gravity-fed cellars and fermentation in concrete and steel vats—with ageing in new French oak barrels for 18–24 months, resulting in wines that strike a rare dialogue between power and freshness.
The 2004 Château Barde-Haut is characterized by graceful elegance and rich complexity. Critics describe its nose as brimming with ripe raspberry, vanilla, blackberry and cherry, complemented by subtle licorice and earthy undertones, leading into a palate that’s full-bodied, layered, and supported by silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Additional tasting notes highlight black cherry, licorice, earth, and truffle—signs that the wine is now reaching an ideal maturity point. As for food, this wine pairs beautifully with classic rich fare—think beef, venison, lamb, or game dishes—where its refined structure and depth can truly shine.
