Château Haut-Bages Libéral Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

One of the few Bordeaux châteaux with three words in their name, Château Haut Bages Liberal came across its unusual moniker for very simple reasons: the property is situated on the hills of Bages, a tiny area between Pauillac and St. Julien. Liberal is the name of the family that owned the chateau during the 18th century.
Today Chateau Haut Bages Liberal is run by Claire Villars-Lurton, the wife of Gonzague Lurton, the owner of Chateau Durfort Vivens located in the Margaux appellation.

The vineyard is widely dispersed in the appellation, as they have parcels located in several different sites in Pauillac, with their best terroir being situated on one of the better elevations in the entire Pauillac appellation. They have vines not far from Chateau Latour in St. Lambert, as well as parcels on the plateau of Bages.

The vintage is now undergoing certification in organic and biodynamics farming.

For more info, visit Château Haut-Bages Libéral website.

VARIETALS
72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot

VINTAGE
2017

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Bright ruby red color.

NOSE
A fruity and fragrant nose with aromas of cherries and blackcurrant.

PALATE
2017 is characterized by ripe tannins; the wines are balanced, aromatic and dense.
The finish is supple and round with a well integrated freshness.
A charming wine, harmonious and easy to drink.

AGEING
In oak barrels for 16 months (40% new).

PAIRING
Goulash with peppers, crispy roast duck or Asian beef salad.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
At its best between 4 and 20 years of cellar.

RATINGS

94pts

93pts

92pts

17pts

3.9

Additional information

Vintage	2017
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Château Haut-Bages Libéral
Style	Dry
Types	Red