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2020 Château Haut-Bages Libéral, Pauillac, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (78%), Merlot (22%)
Ready - at best (Drink 2022 - 2029)
James Lawther MW
17/20
Jane Anson MW
91/100
James Suckling
95-96/100
Antonio Galloni
93-95/100
Product: 20208014795

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2020 Château Haut-Bages Libéral, Pauillac, Bordeaux
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 13.5%
Maturity Ready - at best (2022 - 2029)
Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon (78%), Merlot (22%)
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Château Haut-Bages Libéral

Critics reviews

James Lawther MW 17/20
Cask sample. Pure and precise with plenty of energy and drive. Fruit evident on the nose and palate. Sufficient depth on the latter. Firm and minerally behind but the tannins are silky and refined. Pauillac of a caressing nature. This property continues to improve. Should be GV.Drink 2027 - 2040james_lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com (May 2021)
Drink 2027 - 2040
James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com (May 2021)
Jane Anson MW 91/100
A ton of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, chewy and concentrated, cassis fruit pastilles give a sweet but well textured feel, and a shot of acidity picks everything up on the finish. A yield of 44hl/had. They have limestone and clay soils here, atypical for Pauillac but they help in such a dry summer. Ageing takes place in 40% new oak, 40% one year oak and 20% in amphoras (jarre de limoges + concrete eggs). 3.59pH, because of the limestone. Drink 2025 - 2038jane_anson_mw, Decanter.com (May 2021)
Drink 2027 - 2040
Jane Anson MW, Decanter.com (May 2021)
James Suckling 95-96/100
It's full and layered with chewy tannins that are plush and purejames_suckling, jamessuckling_com (April 2021)
Drink 2027 - 2040
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Apr 2021)
Antonio Galloni 93-95/100
The 2020 Haut-Bages Libéral is a powerhouse in its first impression. Veins of bright mineral notes give the 2020 its textural feel and persistence. Bright red fruit, cedar, dried flowers, mint, spice and sweet tobacco. Time in the glass brings out very pretty floral notes that add finesse and considerable aromatic presence.Drink from 2026 to 2045antonio_galloni, Vinous.com (June 2021)
Drink 2027 - 2040
Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com (Jun 2021)

About this wine

Pauillac

Pauillac

The aristocrat of the Médoc boasts 75 percent of the region’s First Growths, with Grand Cru Classés representing 84 percent of production. Pauillac's First Growths each have their own unique characteristics: Ch. Lafite Rothschild produces the region’s most aromatically-complex and subtly-flavoured wine, while – with its high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon – Ch. Mouton Rothschild can produce a decadently rich, fleshy and exotic wine.
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