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Haut Bages Libéral 2008 500cl

5eme Grand Cru Classé | Pauillac | Bordeaux | France
CHF 443.20

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2006 2008
Critics scores
16 Rene Gabriel
Mitteldunkles Granat mit lila Schimmer. Aromatisches Bouquet, trockene Fruchtnoten, Heidelbeerentouch aber auch leicht hölzern. Im Gaumen fest, fleischig mit guten Muskeln die mit gerbigem Korn bepackt sind, deutliche Adstringenz, Stielwürznote im fordernden, bourgeoisen Finale. Ein etwas harter, von den Tanninen her schon fast etwas brutaler HBL der Geduld brauchen wird. Vom Stil her eine Melange zwischen 1985 und 1986. (16/20). 13: Aufhellendes Granat mit mittlerer Dichte, feiner Rand. Recht offenes Bouquet, fleischige Noten, etwas animalisch und Zwetschgenschalen in der Nase zeigend, waldige Süsse darunter. Im Gaumen schon sehr angenehm, mittlere Fülle, im Innern kernige Tannine, welche dem Fluss einen mehligen Touch geben. Kann er noch zulegen. Er liegt etwas unter meinen Erwartungen - leider auf dem damaligen Primeurniveau.
89 Wine Spectator
This solid red shows juicy dark plum, loganberry and blackberry fruit backed by lots of sweet tobacco, iron and roasted sage. A streak of roasted cedar moves subtly through the finish. Drink now through 2015. — JM
88 Robert Parker
Composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot, the earthy, spicy 2008 offers up notes of underbrush, red and black fruits and subtle smoke in its medium to full-bodied, solidly tannic, structured personality. It will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and keep for two decades
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Château Haut Bages Libéral
Perhaps one of the lesser-known Pauillac estates, Château Haut-Bages Libéral has been producing praiseworthy clarets since the 18th century. Founded by the Libéral family in the early 1700s, their name combined with the estate’s topographic location gave birth to Château Haut-Bages Libéral. Ranked as a 5ème Grand Cru Classé in the famous 1855 Classification, the large south Pauillac estate is now owned by the Villars family. The family, owners of the Taillan Group, and châteaux Chasse-Spleen and Ferrière, have worked tirelessly since the 1980s to rediscover the property’s glory. Under the leadership of Claire Villars-Lurton, the 30-hectares under vine spread across the Bages plateau have moved toward organic and biodynamic farming techniques, experimenting plot by plot since 2010. Today, the property produces generously styled, powerful and elegant reds, Haut-Bages Libéral is their exemplary Grand Vin.