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Château Haut-Bergey 2006

Pessac-Leognan AOC

Critic Robert Parker described this as "Consistently one of the top, under-the-radar wines of Pessac-Léognan". It has to be good to have 14 years age and still be tasting silky, complex and long. A mellow claret with earthy, leafy red fruit length.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Smoky cassis, ripe plum, cigar tobacco and pepper

Aroma

Dusty cassis, dried cherry and vanilla oak spice

Château Haut-Bergey 2006

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  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023

Haut-Bergey dates back to the 15th century, a time when the vineyards of Pessac Léognan were more numerous, and even praised by the diarist Samuel Pepys. These days many have been engulfed by the city of Bordeaux – sadly, as this is where some of the region’s greatest, often undervalued clarets can be found. This property was purchased by Sylviane Garcin Carthiad in 1991 and full renovations begun in the cellar and vineyards. It shows in the superb quality of the wines and their longevity. Cabernet-led, with a sizeable portion of Merlot lending roundness, it was aged in 50% new oak barrels for 16 months. Showing mature dusty fruits, it has mellowed, with cedar, earthy, spice complexity. Serve with game, chicken as a plain foil or even tuna.

"Consistently one of the top, under the radar wines of Pessac Leognan. Haut-Bergey’s beautiful 2006" Robert Parker
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