Château Haut Bages Libéral 5ème Grand Cru Classé 1985
13%
0.75L
Intensity
A fine biodynamic wine for ageing from a prestigious Médoc terroir. Neighbouring the illustrious Châteaux Latour and Pichon, this 5th Grand Cru Classé offers considerable ageing potential, but also proves delicious and easy to drink when young.
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Château Haut Bages Libéral 5ème Grand Cru Classé 1985
The wine
Château Haut-Bages Libéral, ranked 5th Grand Cru in 1855, stands proudly next to its prestigious neighbours Châteaux Latour and Pichon, reaping the rewards of an outstanding terroir. A terroir that Alain Surtre, responsible for viticulture, and Eric Boissenot, responsible for oenology, are committed to elevate. Accordingly, the vines are cultivated biodynamically and the grapes are harvested manually to preserve the fruit. The grapes are carefully sorted and gently macerated prior to the vinification process, which is conducted in inert containers to avoid imbuing the juice with overly woody aromas. This involves temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wine is then matured in oak barrels, with around 40% of new wood. The maturation period depends entirely on the vintage, ranging from 12 to 18 months. On tasting, an intense, dark wine with an equally rich bouquet emerges from the glass. Notes of black fruit and prunes reveal a full-bodied, tannic structure. Designed for ageing, it perfectly illustrates the estate’s savoir-faire in terms of cultivation and vinification, as well as the nobility of its terroir. This is an outstanding wine that deserves to be tasted at least once in a lifetime.
About the Producer Château Haut Bages Libéral
Château Haut-Bages Libéral, particularly well-located on a much coveted plateau in Bages. The vineyard has three plots that adjoin Latour, Pichon-Lalande and Grand Puy Lacoste. The soil consists of fine gravel. Most of the vineyard, which was replanted in the 1960s, produces wines that are now revealing their true character.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Plastic-covered label, 1 Very damaged label, 1 Highly marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pauillac
Classification: Cinquième Grand Cru Classé
Owner: Claire Villars-Lurton
Vintage: 1985
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 28 hectares
Volume: 170000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine