France · Bordeaux

Chateau Barde Haut

Chateau Barde Haut is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate of approximately 17 hectares in Saint-Hippolyte, on the eastern plateau of the appellation, owned by the Garcin-Cathiard family—the same family behind Haut-Bergey in Pessac-Léognan and Clos l'Eglise in Pomerol. The estate was acquired in 1997 and rebuilt under multi-estate management with precision viticulture and Michel Rolland's consultation. The single auction wine—Grand Cru Classé—averages $52 across 183 lots. The 2009 vintage is the most likely top transaction year given that harvest's exceptional Saint-Emilion quality and the broader auction record's weighting toward strong Bordeaux years. The maximum of $341 reflects occasional premium lots, likely older vintages or large formats of the top years. At $52 average, Barde Haut is positioned as accessible classified-growth Saint-Emilion from a well-managed estate with a recognisable ownership family. The Garcin-Cathiard connection provides brand trust for buyers familiar with Clos l'Eglise ($150+ average) who seek Right Bank character at a lower price point. The 17-hectare scale and consistent production across 183 auction lots confirm the estate's reliable secondary-market supply without the scarcity-driven volatility of smaller classified estates. The Garcin-Cathiard family's multi-estate approach—applying consistent standards across Barde Haut, Clos l'Eglise, and Haut-Bergey—provides buyers with a quality guarantee that transcends any single property's individual critical attention.