Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2018

The richness and smoothness of a Pauillac red wine in an exceptional vintage

The property

The Libéral family managed the Château Haut-Bages Libéral from the beginning of the 18th century. Over time, these connoisseurs have gathered the best terroirs of Pauillac. Today, this great Pauillac wine is owned by the Villars family since 1983, who have restored the Château Haut-Bages Libéral to its former glory, by undertaking a complete overhaul of the winemaking tool and directing its vineyard management towards sustainable viticulture.

The vineyard

Certified organic since 2019, Château Haut-Bages Libéral is in the process of converting to biodynamics. The 30 hectares of this Pauillac vineyard are cultivated on günzian Garonne gravels on a clay-limestone substrate.

Vinification and aging

Vinification is carried out traditionally in concrete vats. Parcel selection. The aging process lasts 16 months and is carried out in new barrels, 40% of which are new.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (79%) and merlot (21%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2018

Tasting

Nose
The nose is captivating with its precision and intense fruity expression.

Palate
The palate envelops the mouth with its richness and indulgence, deploying a deliciously smooth tannic structure with a silky touch. The beautiful acidity gives it great freshness and suggests a good aging potential. Both representative of the classic style of a great Pauillac and generous, Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2018 is among the very great years of the property. The quality of this vintage can indeed echo the richness and indulgence of 2009 as well as the power and smoothness of the tannic structure of 2016.