Description
Sean and Suzanne LEGAULT, a Maltese / Canadian couple acquired the 7 HA wines estate of Chateau Haut Bernat Puisseguin Saint Emilion in early Sept 2019, purchasing it from Dominique Bessineau owner of Chateau Cote Monprezat in Belves de Castillon.
Chateau Haut Bernat has won numerous medals in the past 30 years showing the potential of this great terroir. With an elevation at 90m, one of the highest on the right bank commanding a south-south eastern exposure on the clay limestone slopes and stony subsoil of Puisseguin Saint Emilion it has often been an understated gem in comparison to it’s neighbouring AOC of greater Saint Emilion.
Tasting Notes
On the nose is fruity and offers a certain delicacy, a little richness and a fine creaminess. It reveals notes of fleshy wild strawberry, blueberry and hints of tangy raspberry associated with touches of cornflower, clay and fine hints of licorice. On the palate it is fruity with juiciness, freshness, minerality and a nice acidic frame, gourmandize, a bit of tension and good definition. The wine expresses notes of pulpy raspberry, bursting redcurrant and hints of juicy acidic blueberry associated with touches of violet, lily, and fine hints of licorice stick, black tea and with a discreet waft of toast / vanilla. The tannins are finely mellow. Good length.
