Haut Bergey rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2016

Vinous

85

byNeal Martinthe8/13/2020

The 2016 Haut-Bergey has a well-defined bouquet of blackberry, briar and sous-bois aromas, just a hint of mushroom developing with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly jarring peppery entry, rather hard tannins and a somewhat austere finish. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. 85?

Jancis Robinson

16,5

byJancis Robinsonthe2/5/2020

Jamessuckling.com

92

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2019

A silky and delicious wine now with very fine tannins, medium body and berry, wet-earth, lavender and currant character. Drink now or hold.

Jeb DUNNUCK

90

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/1/2019

The red is also outstanding. Notes of blackcurrants, smoked earth, wet stone, and chocolate all emerge from the 2016 Château Haut-Bergey. Medium-bodied, beautifully textured, and layered on the palate, it has ripe tannins and the hallmark purity of fruit that makes 2016 so special. Drink it over the coming 10-15 years.

Wine Spectator

90

byJames Molesworththe2/5/2019

This has a fleshy plum and cassis-laden core, laced with singed tobacco leaf and dark earth notes and backed by a tug of cedar detail on the finish. A touch chewy in the end; for fans of the gutsy style. Best from 2022 through 2030. 5,667 cases made.  –JM

Vinous

89

byAntonio Gallonithe1/21/2019

The 2016 Haut-Bergey is powerful and a bit rough around the edges, but pleasantly rustic in its own way. Leather, tobacco, cedar and game power through in this deep, flavorful Pessac-Léognan.

Bettane & Desseauve

89-90

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Nez délicatement fruité et épicé, bouche ronde et charnue en attaque, bien fruitée, structurée, avec des tannins que l’élevage harmonisera et une bonne allonge.

Wine Advocate

87-89

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Haut Bergey has a superior bouquet compared to the previous two vintages that left this writer a bit perplexed. There is greater purity and harmony here: marine-tinged black fruit with just a hint of cassis developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin on the entry, good depth with a slightly "fishy" note in the background. It loses its ways a little towards the finish where I am seeking more structure and detail. Let's see how this performs once in bottle.

The Wine Cellar Insider

87-89

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Smoky, earthy, dark, red fruits, polished, forward and in a crowd pleasing, upfront, medium bodied style. There is nice plush textures, but not a lot of complexity.

Vinous

88-91

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Haut-Bergey offers notable thrust and energy in its dark fruit, grilled herb, tobacco and woodsmoke flavors. Powerful and driven in style, if a bit linear, the 2016 has good persistence and plenty of personality.

matthewjukes.com

14

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

Very dry and very dull. There is no fruit whatsoever to redeem this wine. 14?

Jancis Robinson

16

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

Blackish crimson. Something burnt and overripe about this nose. Then leathery and sinewy. Not a comfortable whole. Very inky tannins on the finish.

Wine Spectator

90-93

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

Offers a grippy, slightly extracted feel, with a layer of plum skin around the core of steeped blackberry and black currant fruit. Delivers ample tarry grip through the finish.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

A firm and chewy red with blackberry, currant and light walnut character. Full body and a structured finish.

Decanter.com

90

byJane Ansonthe4/3/2017

This estate, owned by Paul Garcin, has produced a successful red in 2016 with a lovely sense of restrained power and a fresh delivery with well-paced, well-rounded tannins. It is not as juicy as some in this vintage, but it has presence and good persistency, and is expertly handled.This has all five of the main Bordeaux varieties: Merlot, both Cabs, Malbec and Petit Verdot from clay and gravel soils, aged in 33% new oak over 16 months.