Château Haut-Bergey – Château Haut-Bergey 2006 – Bordeaux France

Château Haut-Bergey 2006 is a mature Pessac-Léognan red built around Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, combining dark fruit, smoky mineral character, spice, and firm but polished structure.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2006
• Aging: 16–18 months in oak barrels
• Alcohol: Not specified in the winery source reviewed
• Serving Temp: Not specified in the reviewed sources
• Style: Dry, medium- to full-bodied mature Left Bank Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Dark cherry, plum, cassis, graphite, smoke, incense, truffle, licorice, and savory earth lead into a structured palate with sweet-toned tannins, good freshness, and a long, mineral finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A mature Pessac-Léognan with classic smoky, mineral Left Bank character
• The 2006 vintage has enough bottle age to show savory complexity while retaining structure
• Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot give it a balanced mix of firmness, dark fruit, and texture

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast beef or ribeye
• Lamb with herbs
• Duck with mushrooms

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Mature Bordeaux drinkers
✓ Fans of smoky, graphite-driven Pessac-Léognan
✓ Collectors looking for an older Left Bank red at full maturity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-only reds

Scores

91 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
90 Points – Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Production

Exact 2006 production was not stated in the reviewed sources.