£22.50 per bottle
Mix any 6 - 10% off
With Château Haut-Bages, quite simply, the "Haut-Bages" part of the name comes from the fact that the estate sits on the highest part of the lieu-dit of Bages, with "Libéral" being the name of the family who acquired it in the 1700s. By the 1800s the winemaking had grown significantly in prestige and reputation being awarded the status of Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification. Subsequently, after years of passing through the hands of different owners, it made its way to Jacques Merlaut who bequeathed it to his grand-daugther Claire Villars-Lurton in 2000. TClaire has been making a name for herself over the years and is particularly known for her laser focus on sustainability and biodiversity.
Currently in conversion to organic and biodynamic farming, this 8 hectare vineyard comprising clay and limestone soils lies to the north of Pauillac. The wine spends 18 to 24 days fermenting in stainless steel before aging in oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting note: The style is fresh and elegant, more subtle than you might expect for such a warm year with fine, linear fruit and supple tannins.
Food match: With red meats served with fruity sauces. If you're feeling retro, try roast duck with cherries.
