Château Haut-Bages Libéral

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

8.825 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Izek Jasper

Drinking beautifully. Probably in is prime, showing classic Pauillac structure and refinement. I continue to be a fan of the Médoc in 2001.

Drinking beautifully. Probably in is prime, showing classic Pauillac structure and refinement. I continue to be a fan of the Médoc in 2001.

Oct 3rd, 2017
Michael Matonte

Sommelier/Manager Vin Chicago

9.3

Drinking very well- still youthful. Gravel, rocks, cedar, pencil lead, soft.

Drinking very well- still youthful. Gravel, rocks, cedar, pencil lead, soft.

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2014
Annette Peters

Showing it's age in color and nose, bretty with brown sugar aroma, palate is better with some stewed fruit and cedar

Showing it's age in color and nose, bretty with brown sugar aroma, palate is better with some stewed fruit and cedar

Apr 19th, 2016
Yoly Sardinas

Two chefs.. Christmas!!

Two chefs.. Christmas!!

Dec 28th, 2018
Jeff Clavier

Tasting with Brad: 2001!

Tasting with Brad: 2001!

Nov 8th, 2016
Keith Crump

2001 some chocolate and sweet cassis but a little subdue

2001 some chocolate and sweet cassis but a little subdue

Mar 28th, 2016
Diane Kessler

Opened it last night and I found the acidity too piercing. But overnight it has toned down and is allowing the fruit to show. Tobacco is very pronounced on the nose. It is present on the palate along with drying tannins and a streak of bell pepper, and dark cherries. Lovely finish and a beautiful pairing with duck. Old school Bordeaux that I love.

Opened it last night and I found the acidity too piercing. But overnight it has toned down and is allowing the fruit to show. Tobacco is very pronounced on the nose. It is present on the palate along with drying tannins and a streak of bell pepper, and dark cherries. Lovely finish and a beautiful pairing with duck. Old school Bordeaux that I love.

Mar 4th, 2016
Brian Baker

Cassis, black cherry, dried violets, dried rose petals, graphite/pencil shavings, cocoa powder, coffee grinds, pomegranate. Well integrated tannin and acidity extremely present

Cassis, black cherry, dried violets, dried rose petals, graphite/pencil shavings, cocoa powder, coffee grinds, pomegranate. Well integrated tannin and acidity extremely present

Dec 30th, 2015
Caleb Pietrafesa

Not a lot of fruit left, and a heavy streak of vanilla, chocolate and a bit of coffee from the oak. Still good acidity despite its age. Bit of plumb, and a touch of bell pepper.

Not a lot of fruit left, and a heavy streak of vanilla, chocolate and a bit of coffee from the oak. Still good acidity despite its age. Bit of plumb, and a touch of bell pepper.

Dec 29th, 2015
J Collins

Was a solid choice for the Easter filet.

Was a solid choice for the Easter filet.

May 11th, 2015