Château Haut-Marbuzet - Saint-Estèphe 2025 (Primeurs)

Delicious, rich, and smooth, with a distinct yet perfectly balanced oakiness. A noble and immediately appealing harmony.

This world-renowned estate is located in Marbuzet, on a hillside facing the Gironde River. Its vineyards lie halfway between Cos d’Estournel and Montrose. Henri Dubosq, a leading figure in the Médoc, has been crafting the estate’s wines with great success since 1982. In 2006, he partnered with Philippe Jorand, a Michelin-starred chef, to bring out the best in the 13 hectares of Château Layauga-Duboscq, situated on prime terroirs around Gaillan and Queyrac. Haut-Marbuzet’s wines have always been full-bodied, combining roundness and richness, with excellent aging potential. Haut-Marbuzet is truly a superb, must-visit estate within the appellation.

There’s no doubt about it: the 2025 vintage continues the wine’s string of successes in the style that is its strength and has earned its reputation. Smooth, silky, and intensely fruity, it is driven by the great Merlot grapes of its terroir and unfolds with an explosive palate and magnificent tannins.

No other Bordeaux estate can boast such a devoted community of wine lovers. For more than thirty years, Haut-Marbuzet and its colorful and dynamic owner, Henri Dubosq—now supported by his sons—have won the hearts of discerning wine connoisseurs. While these wines have long been considered charming in their youth (which they undeniably are), yet limited in terms of aging potential, one must taste the mature vintages of this Saint-Estèphe estate to understand that its terroir is, above all, capable of producing wines that age beautifully. The old Merlot vines planted on blue clay lend Haut-Marbuzet’s bouquet superb truffle notes reminiscent of certain old Pomerols. Like many others, the estate experienced a slight dip in form in the early 2000s, but its strong comeback in recent years makes it more indispensable than ever in the cellars of wine lovers.

Expressive, fruity, and very full-bodied. The nose is bursting with red berries and sweet cherries, with a floral touch. Medium-bodied, with fine, firm tannins. A delicious hint of fruit pulp on the finish.

The freshness and subtlety of the bouquet herald a delightful wine. It reveals notes of blueberries and blackcurrants, along with a hint of eucalyptus and fresh wood. On the palate, the wine gradually gains in breadth and vigor. Its creamy tannins provide a serene power paired with a structuring and refreshing acidity. The depth of Haut-Marbuzet unfolds across the palate, reaching its full breadth on the finish. A hint of austerity on the finish lends freshness and extends the length. A great success with a promising future! 2030–2060