Vintage La Chapelle de Haut-Bages Liberal 2016

Château Haut-Bages Libéral is a 5th growth estate in Pauillac owned and run by Claire Villars-Lurton and her husband Gonzague Lurton (of our other beloved Bordeaux estates in Margaux, Durfort-Vivens). Claire also shares a passion for the expression biodynamic certification has given her wines. The 30-hectare property sits next door to Château Latour; the two are the only Pauillac estates with parcels of limestone soils which gives a certain mineral character to the wines. The estate has three plots that adjoin esteemed neighbours Latour, Pichon-Lalande and Grand Puy Lacoste which is one element of why we think this estate has been a sleeping giant for many years.

The wine is aged for 12 moths in oak barrels and in ovoïd tanks. This very appetizing nose is complex with notes of tobacco, cigar box, cedar, and black currant. In the palate the tannins are fine and ripe with a beautiful expressions of vibrant black fruits. The finish is long and round, with a traditional twist to a Bordeaux that will always be enjoyed!