Château Haut-Bergey – Château Haut-Bergey 2000 – Bordeaux France

Château Haut-Bergey 2000 is a mature Pessac-Léognan red built from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, combining smoky mineral character, dark fruit, coffee, tobacco, and a silky, concentrated texture.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2000
• Aging: 16–18 months in French oak barrels; 50% new
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Serving Temp: 17–18°C
• Style: Dry, full-bodied, mature Left Bank Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Fully mature and expressive, the 2000 shows smoke, coffee, vanilla, earth, tobacco, black cherry, cassis, and dark fruit. The palate is rich and concentrated with a silky texture, sweet-toned tannins, and enough structure to keep the wine composed through a long finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A mature Pessac-Léognan from the celebrated 2000 Bordeaux vintage
• Cabernet Sauvignon gives structure and graphite-driven depth while Merlot adds texture and roundness
• The 16–18 month oak élevage and long bottle age have produced complex savory and tertiary character

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast beef or ribeye
• Lamb or duck
• Braised veal, pork, or game

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature Bordeaux
✓ Pessac-Léognan fans who enjoy smoke, earth, coffee, and dark fruit
✓ Cabernet Sauvignon drinkers looking for a fully developed Left Bank red
✕ Not ideal if you prefer youthful, fruit-forward reds

Scores

94 Points – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
90 Points – Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
86 Points – Wine Spectator

Production

3,925 cases produced.