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Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, Grand Cru Pauillac, 2016

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal
$75.99
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Antonio Galloni

91 points

"The 2016 Haut Bages Libéral is lively and detailed on the nose, the aromas springing up from the glass suggesting black currant, raspberry, cedar and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained, quite pliant tannins and good acidity. Smooth, harmonious and surprisingly approachable. Though you could broach this in a couple of years, it has the substance to give a few decades of drinking pleasure. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting." —Neal Martin

Robert Parker

92 points

"The 2016 Haut Bages Liberal has a very focused and much more sumptuous bouquet than in previous years, thankfully without dispensing any of its character. It just seems more confident on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, pretty blackberry and boysenberry fruit laced with a touch of oyster shell, sashaying towards a quite elegant finish with admirable depth. You would not describe this as a potentially exciting Pauillac, but I suspect it will be delicious once in bottle." —Neal Martin

Decanter

92 points

"What a lovely run of Pauillacs in this vintage; hefty, deep, not subtle at this early stage, with chewy tannins, and long lives ahead. Not charming wines, but powerful. At Haut-Bages Libéral they're undergoing conversion to organic and biodynamic. They harvested right through until 19 October in 2016, and here the rich damson fruit and tannins are enrobed by oak, with some heat on the finish. Matured in 40% new oak. Eric Boissenot consults."

Wine Spectator

94 points

"Seriously focused, with a bolt of graphite coursing through, while waves of fig, blackberry and black currant fruit follow along. Offers a long, sleek, mineral-driven finish. A strong showing"

Wine Enthusiast

95 points

"Known for making firm wines, this year the estate has produced a wine that is also packed with juicy black fruits. Structured and full of fruitiness, it has excellent long-term potential."

More about Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal

Fifth-growth finesse. Claire Villars-Lurton's personal triumph—certified organic (2019) and biodynamic (2021). The Libéral family name goes back to the 18th century. 30 hectares of limestone terroir delivering wines with energy and precision. Worth every penny.

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Perfect Pairings

grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb shoulder, braised venison, beef tenderloin, herb-crusted red meat

Tasting Profile

Deep garnet Pauillac with dark plum, blackcurrant, and mineral aromas. Full-bodied with structured tannins and balanced acidity, displaying cassis, spice, and earthy finish.