Château Haut-Bages Libéral

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

9.034 ratings
8.74 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
Scott Petrus

For the master's final round I'm breaking out the big guns. I can't think of a more appropriate region to head to than the Médoc, the Haut Medoc, and more specifically Pauillac. Initial impression before decanting is a woodsy, cedar wine with melted graphite, steel, black currant, and cranberry. This complex, bold, full bodied wine show incredible precision and refinement. Will update once this wine has caught it's breath.

For the master's final round I'm breaking out the big guns. I can't think of a more appropriate region to head to than the Médoc, the Haut Medoc, and more specifically Pauillac. Initial impression before decanting is a woodsy, cedar wine with melted graphite, steel, black currant, and cranberry. This complex, bold, full bodied wine show incredible precision and refinement. Will update once this wine has caught it's breath.

3 people found it helpfulApr 10th, 2016
Devon Broglie

Adequate for the pedigree and vintage. I would not order not would I be disappointed if ordered and served by someone else.

Adequate for the pedigree and vintage. I would not order not would I be disappointed if ordered and served by someone else.

Sep 4th, 2016
David J. H. Ruiz

7/29/2018: LL Miami

7/29/2018: LL Miami

Jul 30th, 2018
Jonty Edwards

Very fresh and bright plenty more years left. Structured tannins and a long smooth finish that develops.

Very fresh and bright plenty more years left. Structured tannins and a long smooth finish that develops.

Jan 6th, 2017
S.B
9.5

Stop the car shut the front door. Get me more of this. Drinking beautifully now!

Stop the car shut the front door. Get me more of this. Drinking beautifully now!

Dec 9th, 2016
Jeremy Hollingsworth

Wow! Beautiful full body with smooth finish. 68% Cabernet, 32% merlot. Paulliac for under $40, my night just got better

Wow! Beautiful full body with smooth finish. 68% Cabernet, 32% merlot. Paulliac for under $40, my night just got better

May 24th, 2016
Ted Corvey

Popped this for the biggest Sunday lineup in recent memory - US Open, Game 7, and Thrones - and was not disappointed. Great nose and aromatics that continue on the pallet with flavors of blackberry, plum, and cedar. Well balanced with tight but not over powering tannins. I am guessing that this is still to young and will certainly want to check back in 5-6 years. I had it in the decanter for 4-5 hours and it was still getting better by the time I finished it.

Popped this for the biggest Sunday lineup in recent memory - US Open, Game 7, and Thrones - and was not disappointed. Great nose and aromatics that continue on the pallet with flavors of blackberry, plum, and cedar. Well balanced with tight but not over powering tannins. I am guessing that this is still to young and will certainly want to check back in 5-6 years. I had it in the decanter for 4-5 hours and it was still getting better by the time I finished it.

Mar 24th, 2016
Carl Cowgur

$45 total wine. My favorite bottle.

$45 total wine. My favorite bottle.

Dec 19th, 2014
Winston Biltz


Jul 19th, 2014
Will Lewis

5th growth Bordeaux. Full-bodied, well balanced with a pleasant array of cassis, plum and cedar. Firm tannins that round off towards the finish. Perfect steak pairing wine!

5th growth Bordeaux. Full-bodied, well balanced with a pleasant array of cassis, plum and cedar. Firm tannins that round off towards the finish. Perfect steak pairing wine!

Dec 30th, 2012