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Chateau Barde-Haut, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2015
With 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Chateau Barde Haut is an exceptional blend. The aroma of this Saint-Emilion is superb and incredibly well-defined, with notes of black cherry, black currant, and a very little maritime accent. The tannins are reasonably fine and mildly acidic, giving the palate good balance. The 2015 Chateau Barde Haut has a clean, silky finish thanks to its lovely tension and anxiety. The 2015 Barde-Haut, which has a deep garnet-purple hue, abandons ideas of plum preserves, potpourri, and baked cherries in favor of subtle notes of Chinese five spice and cigar box. It is medium to full-bodied, with a long aftertaste and a solid foundation of gritty tannins and background freshness to balance the spicy black fruits.