2022 Château Haut-Bages Libéral

Château Haut-Bages Libéral is a historic wine estate in the Pauillac appellation, Bordeaux. The estate takes its name from the Bages plateau and the Libéral family, who owned it in the 18th century. Since 1855, it has been classified as a Cinquième Grand Cru Classé. It is now managed by Claire Villars-Lurton, who also manages Château Ferrière and Château La Gurgue.

Sustainable wine growing and terroir

The estate covers 30 hectares and has been certified organic since 2019. The vineyards are located on gravel and limestone soils, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon. The proximity of the Gironde ensures a temperate climate, which contributes to the ripening of the grapes.

Vinification and maturation

The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo fermentation in concrete and stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new.

Tasting notes Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2022

The 2022 vintage is composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot. The wine has a deep ruby ​​red color. On the nose aromas of red currant, blueberry, blackberry, cedar, mocha and graphite. The Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2022 is powerful and explosive from the first moment. An abundance of dark red cherry and plum fruit, rose petals, blood orange, incense, licorice and mocha flood the palate. Salty notes effortlessly extend the mid-palate and finish. This is one of Claire Villars-Lurton's most exuberant, full-bodied wines. The purity and primary intensity of the fruit are remarkable. The Haut-Bages Libéral is matured in a combination of 40% new oak, 40% once-used barrels and 20% a mix of concrete and amphora. This is one of the hidden gems of 2022.

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Wine and food pairings

1. Grilled entrecote with rosemary and garlic
   The juicy beef and spicy notes match perfectly with the structure and dark fruit of the wine.

2. Lamb chops with thyme and roasted vegetables
   The spicy lamb flavour and roasted vegetables enhance the spicy and earthy notes of the wine.

3. Mushroom risotto with parmesan cheese
   The umami of the mushrooms and the creaminess of the risotto harmonize with the complexity of the wine.

4. Roasted duck breast with a blackcurrant sauce
   The rich duck flavour and fruity sauce complement the ripe tannins and dark fruit of the wine.

5. Deer steak stewed in red wine with root vegetables
   The deep flavours of stewed game and root vegetables are beautifully supported by the wine's powerful structure.