Description
Château Haut-Bages-Libéral is one of the least known Pauillac estates but produces exemplary clarets at extremely competitive prices. Since 1983 it has been owned by the Taillan Group who also own Chasse-Spleen and Cos d`Estournel. It was run during the 80s and early 90s by Bernadette Villars and, since her death, has been run by her daughter, Claire.
Chateau Haut Bages Liberal needs some time in the cellar to show its best. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 2-3 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Haut Bages Liberal is usually better with at least 6-10 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Haut Bages Liberal offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-20 years of age after the vintage.
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Pauillac
GRAPE VARIETIES : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
VINTAGE : 2009
AGEING : Aged in 40% new, French oak barrels for between 14 to 18 months
CLOSURE TYPE : Cork Type
ALCOHOL : 13.5%
BOTTLE VOLUME : 75cl
APPEARENCE : Bright ruby-red color.
AROMA : Notes of tobacco, cassis, earth and leafy scents emerge.
PALATE : Medium bodied, with a hint of old school rusticity in the mid palate, the wine ends with a cassis filled finish.
90 points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
91 points Wine Spectator
91 points Wine Enthusiast
92 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
94 points James Suckling
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