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Château Haut Bages Libéral 5ème Grand Cru Classé 1985

Black fruitFood-friendly wineWine for cellaring
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13%

0.75L

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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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Quantity: 1 bottleObservations: 1 Highly marked label, 1 Very damaged labelLevel: 1 NormalOrigin: private individualRecoverable VAT: noRegion: BordeauxAppellation: PauillacClassification: Cinquième Grand Cru ClasséOwner: Claire Villars-Lurton
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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 Highly marked label, 1 Very damaged label

Origin: 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°

Viticulture: biodynamic More information....

Size (in ha): 28 hectares

Volume: 170000 bottles

Intensity: classic

Leading aroma: black fruit

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Château Haut Bages Libéral 5ème Grand Cru Classé 1985

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Château Haut Bages Libéral 5ème Grand Cru Classé 1985
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