Barde-Haut - 2009 (1.5L) France The banana tree is indeed

The banana tree is indeed considered to be the first plant cultivated by man for food purposes

Rich and pretty caramel and citrus aromas precede complex flavors of leather

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Barde-Haut - 2009 (1.5L) France The banana tree is indeedMade from tiny yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare (May hail damage resulted in this small crop), the opaque purple colored 2009 reveals an extraordinary nose of mulberries, black cherries, charcoal, barbecue smoke and forest floor. Rich, full bodied and opulent with silky tannins as well as a broad, unctuous texture, this beauty can be enjoyed now and over the next 15+ years. It is fashioned from a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Robert