Château Haut Bages Libéral

The Libéral family governed the Château Haut-Bages Libéral from the beginning of the 18th century. Over time, these fine connoisseurs have gathered the best terroirs of Pauillac. Today, this grand cru of Pauillac is the property of the family Villars since 1983, which has given back to the Château Haut-Bages Libéral its former glory, undertaking a total overhaul of the winemaking tool and orienting its vineyard management towards a sustainable viticulture.

This 2018 vintage features a dark robe with garnet highlights. The nose is seduced by its precision as well as its intense fruity expression. The mouth envelops the palate with its richness and greed by deploying a deliciously creamy tannic framework with silky touch. The beautiful acidity gives it great freshness and presages a good aging capacity. Both representative of the classic style of a great Pauillac and generous, Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2018 is located in the very great years of the property. The quality of this vintage can indeed echo the richness and gourmandise of 2009 as well as the power and smoothness of the tannic frame of 2016.

Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate – Château Haut Bages Libéral rated 93/100.