Château Bernadotte Haut-Medoc 2015 - Bordeaux, France - 6 Pack Value

Elevate your wine collection with Château Bernadotte Haut-Medoc 2015, a true testament to Bordeaux's excellence. Our 6 pack value presents a meticulously curated selection of this exceptional vintage, allowing you to savor the timeless flavors and elegance of this renowned French wine region

91-92/100 VertdeVin
91/100 Wine Enthusiast
91/100 James Suckling
89-91/100 Falstaff
90/100 Jeb Dunnuck
90/100 Neal Martin, Vinous
14.5/20 Vinum Wine Magazine
14/20 Bettane et Desseauve
Bronze - CellarTracker
Bronze - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Bronze - Jeannie Cho Lee

1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vin

VertdeVin "The nose is fruity and offers gourmandise and a slight straightness. It reveals notes of crushed strawberry, crushed boysenberry and caramelization associated with subtle hints of wood. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice minerality, a fine freshness, a fine straightness (in the background), gourmandise as well as a slight / discreet unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry and fresh / fleshy redcurrant associated with touches of cassis, a touch of spices and discreet hints of toasted oak. Tannins are well-built and slightly chewy. Good persistence."

Wine Enthusiast "Formerly the property of one of Napoleon's generals, this estate is now performing impressively after renovations. This wine is richly structured and packed with black fruits. Dark tannins vie with black currants and ripe spice in this wine that will age well."

James Suckling "This has a very plush and slightly spicy palate with earthy notes as well as a gravelly, slightly leafy edge. The palate has a very composed core of fine, long tannins that finishes with gently grippy freshness. Try from 2021"

Falstaff "Dark ruby ​​garnet, violet reflections, delicate lightening of the edges, subtle leafy underlying cassis nuances, delicately of sour cherry, tobacco notes, red berry touch. Medium-bodied, fresh red berries, tannins present, somewhat demanding, finish with herbs and spices, mineral notes on the finish."

Jeb Dunnuck "One of the stand out Cru Bourgeois I was able to taste is the 2015 Château Bernadotte which checks in as 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot, aged 12 months in one-third new barrels. It’s a terrific, floral, seamless, medium-bodied beauty that offers fine tannin, a silky texture, and integrated acidity. It shows the purity of the vintage and should drink nicely for a decade or more."

Neal Martin, Vinous "The 2015 Bernadotte shoots above my expectation. It has a clean and fresh bouquet with plenty of appealing graphite notes. The palate is medium-bodied with dusky black fruit sprinkled with black pepper, good length and nicely focused. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting."

Vinum Wine Magazine "Cultivated, dominating development, edgy, tart style, dry finish."

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider "Medium bodied, with, sweet, dark red fruits, tobacco and a hint of earthy nuances. This is already drinking well. with dusty, drying tannins and dark fruit finish."

Château Bernadotte has a history dating back to the 18th century when it was established as a wine-producing estate. Château Bernadotte is a prestigious Haut-Médoc vineyard and is in close physical proximity with the famous Classified 1855 Second Growth , Chateau Pichon Longueville Countess de Lalande, and both these wineries were once owned by very well known international Champagne House, Maison de Champagne Louis Roederer.

Château Bernadotte is located in Saint-Sauveur within Bordeaux's Haut-Médoc region. Its proximity to other renowned clasified Médoc estates is notable. The estate boasts vineyards cultivated with classic Bordeaux grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The gravelly soils of the Haut-Médoc terroir contribute to the production of high-quality red wines. Château Bernadotte specializes in crafting red Bordeaux wines classified under the Haut-Médoc AOC. These wines exemplify the Bordeaux style, emphasizing structural depth, elegance, and the potential to age gracefully.

A Bordeaux Blend is any combination of those grape varieties typically used to make the red wines of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon is widely accepted as a compulsory component of any Bordeaux Blend along with Merlot. In fact, the majority of Bordeaux Blend wines are often made exclusively from a blend of these two varieties. The remaining components are Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

Red Bordeaux Blends are known for their powerful structure and deep flavors. Dark fruits and berries such as plum and blackcurrant are commonly used to describe the flavors of red Bordeaux, although there is an unlimited range of terms that have been ascribed to them. Tannins tend to be relatively high in these wines, giving them a firm structure.