2009 La Haye

La Haye

88Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

Very dark. Some succulence on the nose and lots or dry minerals but this seems like a terroir effect rather than winemaker meddling. Good appetising build – more St Estèphe than 2009 opulence but very appetising and savoury.

Jancis Robinson MW Score: 16/20

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Scores + Notes

Average Score

Jancis Robinson MWScore: 16/20

Tasted at Vintex. Good fruit concentration on the nose: blackberry, plum, bilberry and a touch of oyster shell. It seems a little “forced” at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly rustic tannins, sharp blackberry fruits, showing more cohesion and class towards the finish. Moderate length. Fine. Tasted March 2010.

Neal MartinScore: 86-88/100

Licorice and berry aromas follow through to a medium body, with chewy tannins that turn a little dry

Wine SpectatorScore: 85-88/100

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

St Estephe

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window