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Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, Pauillac, 2022

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal
$76.99
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Haut-Bages Liberal owns some of Pauillac's most enviable dirt: key plots sit right beside Chateau Latour and Pichon-Lalande, on the same deep gravel over limestone. Under Claire Villars-Lurton, who farms the estate organically and biodynamically, this fifth growth has become a purist, mineral-driven expression of great terroir. The 2022 is roughly 87% Cabernet Sauvignon from a hot, sun-drenched year that delivered ripe, concentrated fruit alongside surprising freshness and stony minerality. It is a young, structured wine that wants time. Cellar it, or decant generously if you can't wait.

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Antonio Galloni

97 points

"The 2022 Haut-Bages Libéral is huge and explosive right out of the gate. A rush of dark red cherry/plum fruit, rose petal, blood orange, incense, licorice and mocha saturates the palate. Saline notes extend the mid-palate and finish effortlessly. This is one of the most exuberant, ample wines I have tasted from Claire Villars-Lurton. I would give the 2022 a number of years in bottle to shed some baby fat. Today, it tastes almost like a barrel sample! The purity and primary intensity of the fruit is remarkable. The Haut-Bages Libéral was raised in a combination of 40% new oak, 40% once-used barrels and 20% a mix of concrete and amphora. This is one of the under-the-radar gems of 2022." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

93 points

"Aromas of sweet dark berries, bay leaf, violets and cigar ash introduce the 2022 Haut-Bages-Libéral, a medium to full-bodied, lively and layered wine that's fresh and vibrant, with powdery tannins that assert themselves on the somewhat lactic finish. This is a solid effort from this limestone terroir, though it can't quite match the precision of the estate's 2019-2020 duo." —William Kelley

Decanter

95 points

"Delicate aromatics that have a cool, blue fruit and stony edge. Lifted and lightweight, this has such finesse from the first sip. Nothing heavy or overdone, this is so fruity - pristine and crystalline with all the focus and energy on the purity of the fruit while the frame and undercurrent of minerality comes second. There's power no doubt - hints come in the form of tension, length and slight spice on the finish, but this has the right balance in terms of approachability. Not an estate that generally steals the limelight but this is a joy to drink with signature Pauillac markings alongside owner and winemaker Claire's ability to give her wines such vibrancy and dynamism - something also attributed to the wines being made biodynamically."

Wine Enthusiast

96 points

"The wine's ripe Cabernet is impressive. With rich tannins and a solid density, the wine has layers of fine black-currant fruits. It has a wonderful juiciness that adds freshness to the aftertaste."

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.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled ribeye, rack of lamb, or a peppercorn steak. Works with venison, duck, and rich mushroom dishes. Give young bottles a decant first.

Tasting Profile

Vivid cassis and dark berry with graphite and crushed stone. Full-bodied and concentrated, bright acidity, firm youthful tannins, and a mineral finish.

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