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Chateau Haut Bages Liberal 2023

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The name Haut-Bages refers to the topographical designation at the "highest" point of the place called "Bages", historic plots that are among the highest quality in the Pauillac appellation. It was the Libéral family who, at the beginning of the eighteenth century, added their name to that of the estate. Over time, these fine connoisseurs brought together the best terroirs in the south of the Pauillac appellation and were rewarded in 1855, with the title of Grand Cru Classé. The castle then passed from hand to hand, until the arrival of Jacques Merlaut in 1982

Professional Scores

96

The 2023 Haut-Bages Libéral is a potent, virile wine. In many vintages, Haut-Bages Libéral is a bit more pliant and inviting, but the 2023 is a wine that is going to need time to come around. Swaths of tannin wrap around a core of black fruit, leather, lavender, licorice, incense and gravel. The 2023 was aged for 16 months in 40% new barrels, 40% once-filled barrels and 20% in a mix of amphora and concrete ovals. I can't wait to see how this ages.

Antonio Galloni / Vinous
750ml