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94 RP.
"Made from tiny yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare . . . the opaque purple-colored 2009 reveals an extraordinary nose of mulberries, black cherries, charcoal, barbecue smoke and forest floor. Rich, full-bodied and opulent with silky tannins as well as a broad, unctuous texture, this beauty can be enjoyed now and over the next 15+ years. It is fashioned from a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. One of the super values in Bordeaux is proprietress Hélène Garcin’s Barde-Haut estate. (She has also done a magnificent job with several other Bordeaux properties, particularly Clos L'Église in Pomerol and Branon and Haut-Bergey in Pessac-Léognan, as well as in Argentina.) Wine Advocate #199, Feb 2012 |