En Primeur 2007 : Wine Review

Château Barde Haut 2007

Saint Emilion, Red
Wine Ratings Reviewer Price per bottle (ex-bordeaux)
90-92 Robert Parker S$40
17 Jancis Robinson
85-88 James Suckling
89-91 Neal Martin

 

Tasting Notes

Very dark crimson. Sweet, opulent very "modern" nose. Raw meat, very soft tannins. Really doing everything to seduce the drinker - almost a mini Cheval Blanc! It's not classical but it does the business. Just a little tarry on the finish. Drink 2011-2018.

Jancis Robinson

Blackberry and dark chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium body, fine tannins and a light finish.

James Suckling

A deep purple hue. A simple but ripe plum and briary scented nose with a touch of tar (NB a second sample had more brightness and fruit intensity.) The palate is full-bodied with perky ripe black fruits, good acidity, very disjointed at the moment but certainly with the balls (sorry Helene) to make a decent burly Saint Emilion after bottling. Good grip, a little furry on the finish on the first bottle, the second sharper and with great precision. This may warrant a higher score after bottling...a dark horse. Tasted April 2008.

Neal Martin