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Château des Bardes Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2021
Vintage Character
2021 Château des Bardes comes from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, where Merlot and Cabernet Franc thrive on the area’s prized clay-limestone soils. The 2021 vintage was shaped by spring frost and a cool, damp growing season, producing wines with brighter freshness, finer structure, and a more classic profile than richer solar years, making it an appealing vintage for lovers of balance and value. In this sector of Saint-Émilion, limestone brings lift and mineral tension, while clay helps the vines retain water and build depth through the blend.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The wine shows a polished, medium-full style with aromas of black cherry, red plum, violet, and subtle spice, followed by touches of cedar, vanilla, and a faint graphite note. On the palate, it is supple yet structured, with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a savory mineral thread that carries the fruit through a persistent finish. Its poise and clarity make it especially versatile at the table: try it with roast duck, herb-crusted lamb, or mushroom risotto.
Winery Background
Château des Bardes is part of the Bouey family portfolio, a Bordeaux wine family with roots stretching back generations and a long-standing commitment to expressing classic regional character with precision and approachability. The estate draws on Saint-Émilion’s traditional strengths while embracing careful, sustainable vineyard work and selective harvesting to protect fruit purity. In the cellar, the approach centers on gentle extraction and élevage in oak to frame, rather than mask, the fruit, resulting in a wine that captures the elegance, restraint, and terroir-driven identity of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
2021 Château des Bardes comes from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, where Merlot and Cabernet Franc thrive on the area’s prized clay-limestone soils. The 2021 vintage was shaped by spring frost and a cool, damp growing season, producing wines with brighter freshness, finer structure, and a more classic profile than richer solar years, making it an appealing vintage for lovers of balance and value. In this sector of Saint-Émilion, limestone brings lift and mineral tension, while clay helps the vines retain water and build depth through the blend.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The wine shows a polished, medium-full style with aromas of black cherry, red plum, violet, and subtle spice, followed by touches of cedar, vanilla, and a faint graphite note. On the palate, it is supple yet structured, with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a savory mineral thread that carries the fruit through a persistent finish. Its poise and clarity make it especially versatile at the table: try it with roast duck, herb-crusted lamb, or mushroom risotto.
Winery Background
Château des Bardes is part of the Bouey family portfolio, a Bordeaux wine family with roots stretching back generations and a long-standing commitment to expressing classic regional character with precision and approachability. The estate draws on Saint-Émilion’s traditional strengths while embracing careful, sustainable vineyard work and selective harvesting to protect fruit purity. In the cellar, the approach centers on gentle extraction and élevage in oak to frame, rather than mask, the fruit, resulting in a wine that captures the elegance, restraint, and terroir-driven identity of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryChateau des Bardes
Grape VarietiesMerlot, Cabernet Franc
WinemakerPatrick Bouey
CountryFrance
Expert RatingJS 90-91
RegionBordeaux
Production VolumeMedium(approx. 48,000 bottles)
Sub-regionSaint-Emilion Grand Cru
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)Grand Cru
Alcohol Level13.5
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$355
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