Château Barde-Haut 2020

An intense Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from a very fine vintage

The estate

Located in the famous Saint-Émilion appellation, the Château Barde-Haut is a historic estate dating back 250 years. Patrice Lévêque and Hélène Garcin-Lévêque put all their energy into ensuring that this estate with enormous potential gains a little more in quality and reputation each day.

The vineyard

The vines of Château Barde-Haut are ideally situated in a natural amphitheatre facing due south and overlooking the Dordogne. In the estate's soils, one finds the limestone bedrock of Saint-Émilion as well as clay that lends strength to the wines.

The vintage

After a rainy winter and an exceptionally warm February, the vines underwent early budbreak followed by an equally early and uniform flowering.

Blend

Merlot (80%), Cabernet Franc (20%).

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations for Château Barde-Haut 2020

Tasting

Nose
The 2020 Château Barde-Haut is characterized by rich and sumptuous fruit.

Palate
Silky and powerful, the palate is perfectly balanced by tension and elegance, creating overall harmony.