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Pauillac de Haut-Bages Libéral Château Haut-Bages Libéral Red wine ● Pauillac
2020 75cl
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"Soil: Gunzian Garonne gravel on a clay-limestone substrate. Vinification: traditional, in concrete vats. Parcel selection. Wine certified organic in 2019. Biodynamic certification in progress. Ageing: 40% new French oak barrels. Aged 16 months. Characteristic of 2019 January was the only cold month of the winter, while February saw mild temperatures, some of the highest in 20 years. Cool spring temperatures slowed the mineralization of soil organic matter. The vines budded early but grew slowly. These conditions were also unfavorable for flowering, which was exacerbated by heavy rainfall. On the other hand, the cool temperatures kept down the virulence of mildew. The first day of summer marked a meteorological turning point, leading to a hot, dry summer. There were several heatwaves, with a risk of water shortage. Fortunately, beneficial rainfall accelerated veraison and maintained phenological homogeneity. Night-time temperatures in August were below average and favored the early development of the grapes' aromatic palette and a particularly high anthocyanin load. At the end of ripening, the concentration of sugars induced by the moderate water deficit meant that the Merlot grapes could be harvested as early as the third week of September. The grapes harvested were perfectly ripe. Alcohol levels were slightly above average. There is good acid balance and a richness of tannins and aromas that are very interesting for the wine's taste balance. The in-depth biodynamic agronomic work carried out in the vineyards to optimize the balance of the vines and the buffering capacity of the soils is proving to be fundamental to the successful management of the most severe weather episodes".
Tasting notes
Appearance
Dense, dark garnet color, drawing on purple in its youth.
Aroma
The bouquet consists of black and red fruits, roasting, licorice and leather.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Spicy
Taste
The Pauillacs are vigorous and tannic, which softens with age which allows the tannins to melt and give a nice and round structure.
Wine Fruity
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
-
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit verdot
Terroir The Pauillac appellation is based on thick rumps of gravel resting on limestone-dominated marls. The proximity of the Gironde estuary allows a thermal regulation favorable to a good maturation of the grapes.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
-
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Meat
Roasted lamb, game, tournedos, rib of beef on the bone
Cheeses
Fried mushrooms
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patrickh
• 1 reviews • Registered since 2022 • Reviewed on the 2012 vintage of this wine on 16/05/2022
Passed wine. I don't recommend it.
Château Haut-Bages Libéral
Château Haut-Bages Libéral is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 48 wines available to purchase, including the wine Pauillac de Haut-Bages Libéral 2020.
Appellation
Pauillac
The appellation Pauillac is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Château Haut-Bages Libéral and its 48 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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