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Chateau Barde-Haut Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1998

$6499

A piece of mature Saint-Émilion at a moment when these wines really sing. Château Barde-Haut sits on the limestone plateau in the eastern part of the appellation; the 1998 was made before the property changed hands to the Garcin-Cathiard family in 2000, but the vineyard - heavy on Merlot - has always been the constant. At nearly three decades old, this is fully resolved Bordeaux: secondary aromas of cedar, leather, tobacco, and forest floor have taken the lead, with the fruit having shifted from primary to dried-cherry and plum. Tannins are soft, the wine is gentle, and the window is wide open. Drink soon, drink with food, and don't expect a young wine - that's the whole point.

Shipping

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Robert Parker

90 points

"A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by pure, sweet aromas of blackberry and blueberry jam revealing nicely integrated oak. This wine exhibits medium to full body, a fat, concentrated mid-palate with structure as well as definition, admirable length and richness, low acidity, and abundant fruit and extract." —Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Wine Spectator

92 points

"Lovely, with cherry, mineral, berry and spice aromas. Full-bodied, with silky tannins, a long, long finish."

More about Chateau Barde-Haut

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    1998

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast lamb, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses, or simple grilled steak with herbs.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied, soft and resolved, with dried cherry, plum, cedar, leather, tobacco, and forest floor. Gentle tannins. Drink now.

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