Château Haut de La Bécade
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Mature aromas of red fruit, saddle leather, dried leaves. Crisp red raspberry, baking spice, dried leaf flavors. Very nuanced. Great for the money. Not much Pauillac available at this price
Mature aromas of red fruit, saddle leather, dried leaves. Crisp red raspberry, baking spice, dried leaf flavors. Very nuanced. Great for the money. Not much Pauillac available at this price
May 4th, 2019
Plenty of mineral on the nose; silky tannins, reserved fruit, bramble; dried sage as it opens up
Plenty of mineral on the nose; silky tannins, reserved fruit, bramble; dried sage as it opens up
May 6th, 2017
I’m pretty ignorant about Bordeaux and don’t drink it much, but this one is really hitting the spot. Floral aromatics, delicate acidity, red berry, nice grip and just the right amount of tannins. Long finish with dried herbs.
I’m pretty ignorant about Bordeaux and don’t drink it much, but this one is really hitting the spot. Floral aromatics, delicate acidity, red berry, nice grip and just the right amount of tannins. Long finish with dried herbs.
Apr 23rd, 2024
11/11/21
Jade tasting.
Vegetal notes. And now a bit of pepper. Wow this is a fun wine. And for a 2010.
11/11/21
Jade tasting.
Vegetal notes. And now a bit of pepper. Wow this is a fun wine. And for a 2010.
Balance but not much fruit. More minerality
Balance but not much fruit. More minerality
May 30th, 2021
Really fine Bordeaux. Decanted for 8 hours and the licorice and tobacco rally comes out nicely. In true Bordeaux fashion the fruits are secondary, if not tertiary. Really just great. A bit of acidity though I will say after all the decanting, and the tannins are still present but I presume they will go after 5 or 10 years. It is a really splendid Bordeaux though for what it's worth especially.
Really fine Bordeaux. Decanted for 8 hours and the licorice and tobacco rally comes out nicely. In true Bordeaux fashion the fruits are secondary, if not tertiary. Really just great. A bit of acidity though I will say after all the decanting, and the tannins are still present but I presume they will go after 5 or 10 years. It is a really splendid Bordeaux though for what it's worth especially.
Feb 29th, 2020Good “value” for ‘10! Dark fruit, still slightly green stalky tannins but it opens up after a while and it’s approachable. Good length!
Good “value” for ‘10! Dark fruit, still slightly green stalky tannins but it opens up after a while and it’s approachable. Good length!
Oct 5th, 2018
Very drinkable and classically styled. Middleweight. Cassis, briar, cannabis nose. Round, tart berry palate with dense tannins in finish but little bitterness. This reminded me of how much good wine in Bordeaux goes basically unknown and unnoticed.
Very drinkable and classically styled. Middleweight. Cassis, briar, cannabis nose. Round, tart berry palate with dense tannins in finish but little bitterness. This reminded me of how much good wine in Bordeaux goes basically unknown and unnoticed.
Jan 26th, 2018