Chuck Hayward, JJ Buckley, April 2012

Planted to 90% merlot, 10% cabernet franc. The compact bouquet expresses mostly stone and minerals, with fruit aromas subservient to the structural notes. Fresh flavors of cherry compote are intense, tangy, and vibrant. Some mellow tannins come into play underneath the slightly viscous texture in the background. The finish is juicy, as the tannins become spicy and peppery, all reined in by that vibrant acidity. Give the components 3-5 years to harmonize, and enjoy through 2025. From the Garcin portfolio. Tasted twice.

90 -92 points,

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, April 2012

The Barde Haut 2011 has a ripe bouquet of black cherries, cassis and violets, gently smothered in judicious creamy new oak that does not impede the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. It has a sensual, smooth texture, attractive purity and a fine grip towards the finish that is long and spicy. Modern for sure and well made. Tasted April 2012.

90 -92 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

A successful effort in this vintage, Barde-Haut's 2011 (90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) from proprietor Helene Garcin exhibits soft black currant and black cherry fruit intertwined with hints of spice box, earth, vanillin and blue fruits. Medium-bodied with surprising density for a 2011, soft tannins, adequate acidity and a fine finish, it should age effortlessly for 10-15 years.

89 -92 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, May 2012

Bright ruby. Austere but refined nose of cassis, minerals and cedar. Tight and linear on the palate, with a strong mineral overlay to the flavors of blackcurrant, blackberry and aromatic spices. Very precise, laser-like delivery of fresh fruits and minerals on the long finish, which also shows a persistent note of violet. Another very good wine from Hélène Garcin in 2011: less extracted than in years past and more graceful and charming.

90 -93 points,

Wine Spectator, April 2012

This has solid flesh, with plum and cherry compote notes framed by a lightly taut plum skin edge. There's good spice through the finish. Well-extracted but not overdone.-J.M.

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