Château Haut-Bergey 2024

Pleasantly deep aroma of ripe wild berries and cassis, topped with violet flowers, no perceptible oak; on the palate, straightforward with impressively crisp fruit, ripe tannins, the acidity drives drinkability; a finish of very good length. A very harmonious, elegant wine.

Medium deep ruby-purple colour, woody, spicy, smoky nose, floral notes of violets in the background, a lot of oak on the palate as well, drying tannins that can soften, good acidity, nice fruits at the core, good ageing potential. 3% of Petit Verdot completes the blend.

51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Certified biodynamic (Biodyvin). Cask sample. Light but finely edged. Fresh, but does lack a bit of stuffing. Slightly drying finish. (JL)

Tobacco, herbs, and red fruits create the perfume. Light, fresh, fruity, and airy, with lift and energy, red currants and cherries come through easily on the palate and in the finish in this lighter, vibrant wine. The blend is 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. The wine is aged entirely in amphora and foudres, with no new French oak involved. Drink from 2028–2038. 88–90 pts

Bright red fruits and smokier aromas contribute to a bouquet that is both fleshy and fresh, polished, and rather seductive. Fresh and gentle, the acidity on the palate is pleasing, but the substance is less generous than on the nose.

Chalky tannins that give focus and lift to the fruits; this is understated, a little overly slim, but they have done a careful job of constructing through the palate, adding a touch of grilled oak.