Château Haut-Bages Libéral Grand Cru Classé

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France (Fifth Growth 1855 Classification)

Varietal(s): 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot

This has an attractive, expressive nose of cassis, graphite, blue and red fruit and a subtle floral lift. Medium- to full-bodied with impressive depth and energy, it shows chalky, vibrant tannins that bring focus and definition. Expansive yet controlled, with great tension and length. A blend of 86% cabernet sauvignon and 14% merlot, aged in new French oak barrels, concrete and amphorae. Already pleasant, but will evolve beautifully with time.

96pts. James Suckling & Vinous | Organic