2001 Barde Haut
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The 2001 Barde Haut has an open-knit nose of black plum and crushed strawberry; subtle, almost gamy aromas develop in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a pliant texture and fine acidity, fleshier than some Right Bank wines but nicely balanced. While not a complex Saint-Émilion, it has bags of charm and feels carefree and malleable. A 20-year-old that is now à point .
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Even better, the 2001 Château Barde-Haut offers a full-bodied, beautifully textured style on the palate as well as incredibly complex notes of blackcurrants, chocolate, tobacco, and Asian spices. With resolved tannins, a great mid-palate, and a concentrated, rich, powerful style, it's another 2001 that's drinking brilliantly today. As with the 2000, it's drinking at point yet is going to evolve nicely over the coming decade.
85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. Aged in new oak for 18 months Gosh, quite a coup to have a wine as mature as this for sale on a UK shelf! Still very dark and blueish crimson. Appealing dried fruit and spice nose – even a hint of (a superior) mulled wine mix. Fresh and quite vital. Was this part of a mixed purchase including Smith Haut Lafitte? Great that it is available. Mind you, K&L of San Francisco are offering it at $39.99, the equivalent of just over £24. And you can find it in Holland for even less. (JR)