Château Haut-Bages Libéral, 2021
Château Haut-Bages Libéral, 2021
- 75cl
- 13.5%
- Red Still
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Organic
- Biodynamic
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Optimal drinking window: 2028 - 2043
The property was acquired in 1960 by the Cruse family, who own Château Pontet Canet, they replanted the vineyard and have returned Château Haut-Bages Libéral to its former glory.
Today, the property is run by Claire Villars Lurton, who manages the winemaking in a sustainable way. This 5th Classified Growth shares land next to Château Latour and behind Château Pichon Baron, so no wonder it producers impeccable wines, yet at a fraction of the price of the châteaux around them.
What the critics say:
"The 2021 Haut-Bages Libéral is one of the best wines I have ever tasted from Claire Lurton. Dense, powerful and explosive, with dazzling intensity Haut-Bages Libéral races across the palate, offering up an enticing mélange of ripe red-fleshed fruit, blood orange, cedar and spice. Bright acids lend vibrancy throughout a Pauillac I won't soon forget tasting. Haut-Bages Libéral is one of my early favorites on the Left Bank in 2021. Yields were 30 hectoliters per hectare versus the more typical 40 or so, not a bad result at all for the year given the biodynamic farming practices in place."
"This is already open and delicious with cherry, cassis, blueberry and chocolate-orange character. Some peach notes, too. Medium to full body with velvety, ripe and plush tannins. Caressing, yet it remains firm and solid. Lovely, creamy finish. 90% cabernet sauvignon and 10% merlot. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification."
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