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Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2010 (750ml)
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- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Grape
- ["Cabernet Sauvignon", "Merlot", "Cabernet Franc", "Petit Verdot"]
- Vintage
- 2010
- Size
- 750 mL
Description
This 2010 comes from Haut-Bages Libéral, a Fifth Growth in Pauillac. It is a year older than the 2011 of the same wine and comes from a vintage known for concentrated, tannic Bordeaux reds.
Such tannins need either age or food, and sixteen years has helped. Even so, a decanter and an hour of air are wise. Lamb chops with rosemary, a rib roast or hard cheeses such as aged Gouda work best. Pour at 63 F. It should last another five to ten years.
Questions about Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2010
- What classification is Château Haut-Bages Libéral?
- Haut-Bages Libéral was ranked a fifth growth in 1855. Its vineyards border Château Latour, and Claire Villars-Lurton owns the estate.
- What does Haut-Bages Libéral taste like?
- A Pauillac of cassis, graphite and cedar, with Cabernet Sauvignon leading the blend and Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot filling in. It tends to be more approachable than the first growths.
- Is Haut-Bages Libéral related to Lynch-Bages?
- Both are Pauillac fifth growths with Bages in the name, which refers to the Bages plateau just south of the town of Pauillac. They are separate estates with different owners.