"Dark and deep, this wine reveals aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and milk chocolate, with floral touches. Ample and juicy, it expresses itself fully in the glass. Exuberant and powerful, it has a fine tannic structure and a fleshy texture. On the palate, herbaceous, medicinal, raspberry, strawberry and red cherry flavors make up the fruity bouquet. The tannins are of great finesse and perfect harmony, while retaining a silky texture and beautiful density. It's one of those wines that makes you smile - a true Favorite. The sweetness brings a slight sweetness to the cheeks and the acidity is ideal. I also like its savory side; the licorice and clove are perfectly balanced and really give the power of a Pauillac. A very accomplished wine, a real star". (Decanter 2023) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Intense crimson
Nose
Bewitching bouquet of wild berries (blackberry, blackcurrant) and blood orange, as well as herbaceous, floral (rose, violet) and mineral (graphite) nuances.
Mouth
Lively, fresh attack, with fine aromatics and qualitative tannins. This wine could be likened to a dancer, combining strength and elegance.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2048
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with black pudding with apples, duck fillet with grapes, apples poached in red wine...
Bettane & Desseauve
Estate rated (2018 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Part of the vineyard adjoins that of Château Latour and should contribute to the character of this Pauillac. Significant progress is expected in the future, as in 2013 owner Claire Villars-Lurton decided to convert her vines to biodynamic viticulture. This was necessary, as the wine lacked finesse in many vintages.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Dark and deep, this wine reveals aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and milk chocolate, with floral touches. Ample and juicy, it expresses itself fully in the glass. Exuberant and powerful, it has a fine tannic structure and a fleshy texture. On the palate, herbaceous, medicinal, raspberry, strawberry and red cherry flavors make up the fruity bouquet. The tannins are of great finesse and perfect harmony, while retaining a silky texture and beautiful density. It's one of those wines that makes you smile - a true Favorite. The sweetness brings a slight sweetness to the cheeks and the acidity is ideal. I also like its savory side; the licorice and clove are perfectly balanced and really give the power of a Pauillac. A very accomplished wine, a real star. 2027-2048
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)
About the domain :
This cru owes its name to the Libéral family, brokers who owned the property in the 18th century, and to its geographical location: half of its 30ha of vines are planted on the Bages plateau, behind Pichon-Baron, the other half adjoining Ch. Latour. Acquired (and replanted) by the Cruses in 1960, the estate passed into the hands of the Merlaut-Villars family in 1983, who restored it to its former glory, notably under the impetus of Claire Villars-Lurton, who has been at the helm since 1999 and is also the owner of Ch. Ferrière (cru classé de Margaux).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
Domaine noté (guide 2018) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and that, as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the wine:
The vintage continues to progress, with a well-balanced wine in 2020. The chalky texture on the palate is an expression of the chalky soils. The wine is full-bodied, sapid, with fresh tannins that lengthen a very clean finish.
About the domain :
Owned by the Merlaut family, Haut-Bages Libéral is managed by Claire Villars-Lurton, along with Châteaux Ferrière and La Gurgue. Here, she is working to restore this fifth growth, which boasts a splendid parcel of land very close to Latour, to the lustre it deserves. Her approach is one of elegance and refinement. If the wine sometimes seems a little lacking in flesh, its tannic definition has progressed well.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Haut-Bages Liberal 2020 is exceptionally beautiful and lively. Hard candy, kirsch, rose petals, cinnamon and blood orange are just a few of the many notes that unfold on the palate. Magnificently pure and velvety, Haut-Bages Libéral captivates with its intensity. Dazzling acidity punctuates a precise, persistent finish. Magnificent. 2028-2050
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
Aromas of blackcurrant, orange peel and green coffee beans unfold on the palate, offering a lovely structure with round, supple tannins. Tart, juicy finish with hints of rose. A fleshy, intense wine, with hints of old vines, bark and black mushroom. Solid and promising, it has a bright future in the cellar. 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Demeter certification. To be enjoyed after 2027.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2021 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
A nose of freshness, reminiscent of an abandoned garden, with vegetation slowly covering the flowerbeds. Something wild and lively, with salty notes of aromatic herbs. 2030-2048
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