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Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2015
Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2015
Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2015
Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2015
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Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2015

Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2015

5e cru classe - - - Red - See details
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ParkerParker83/100
J. RobinsonJ. Robinson17/20
DecanterDecanter91/100
Wine SpectatorWine Spectator89/100
R. GabrielR. Gabriel17/20
J. SucklingJ. Suckling94/100
Vinous - A. GalloniVinous - A. Galloni92/100

Description

A great, rich and powerful wine from Pauillac

The estate

The Libéral family has headed Château Haut-Bages Libéral since the beginning of the 18th century. Over time, these fine connoisseurs have brought together the best terroirs in Pauillac. This 5th Cru Classé in 1855 has been owned by the Villars family since 1983, who has invested lots into the château to restore its former glory, undertaking a total reworking of their vinification tools and orienting their vineyard management towards sustainable viticulture. Under the auspices of Claire Villars-Lurton, the third generation in charge of the estate and Thomas Bontemps, Production Manager, Château Haut-Bages Libéral obtained its Bio certification in 2019 and is committed on its path towards biodynamic certification.

The vineyard

The 30 hectares of vines, located on one of the most high-quality terroirs in the Pauillac appellation, are cultivated on Garonne-Gunzian gravel upon a clay-limestone substratum.

The vintage

Winter was, on the whole, rainy, and conditions significantly improved from April. Water supplies were very available just before a hot and dry summer which began in June and intensified in July. Salvaging spells of rain in August gave a big boost to berry ripening, offering concentrated berries which gave a glimpse of a low-quantity but high-quality harvest. The harvests confirmed an exceptional level of ripeness, worthy of the greatest vintages. 

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (35%).

Winemaking

Manual harvests. Traditional vinification in concrete and stainless steel tanks. Plot-based selection.

Ageing

16 months of ageing in French oak barrels (40% new barrels).

Tasting

This great wine from Bordeaux demonstrates a wonderfully precise balance in the glass. On the palate, which has well-integrated and firm tannins, it offers a rather energetic acidity, which gives a certain freshness to the whole. The aromatic character is sustained by black fruits, small berries in particular, as well as spices and tobacco. Between indulgence and classicism, Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2015 offers much delight up to a long and marked finish.

Ratings

Bettane+Desseauve: 95-96/100

James Suckling: 94/100

Wine Enthusiast: 94/100

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