{"title":"CHATEAU HAUT BAGES LIBERAL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Bages Libéral is a historic Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru Classé) estate in Pauillac, recognised in the prestigious 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Situated among some of the Médoc's most celebrated vineyards, the château produces classic Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux distinguished by cassis fruit, mineral freshness, firm structure and impressive ageing potential.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate takes its name from the Libéral family, wine merchants and vineyard owners who established its reputation during the 18th century. Today, Château Haut-Bages Libéral is owned by the Villars family and led by Claire Villars-Lurton, whose approach has placed increasing emphasis on biodiversity, organic and biodynamic viticulture, and expressing the individuality of the estate's Pauillac terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaut-Bages Libéral occupies an exceptional position within Pauillac, with vineyard parcels located close to renowned estates including Château Latour. The vineyards feature the deep Garonne gravel for which the Médoc is famous, together with clay and limestone influences in certain parcels. These soils provide excellent drainage and encourage deep root systems, contributing concentration, freshness and distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon forms the backbone of Château Haut-Bages Libéral, complemented primarily by Merlot. The resulting wine displays classic Pauillac characteristics, with aromas and flavours of blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis accompanied by violet, graphite, cedar, tobacco and savoury spice. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and longevity, while Merlot contributes roundness and generous fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViticulture has become an important part of the estate's modern identity. Under Claire Villars-Lurton, Haut-Bages Libéral has pursued organic and biodynamic farming practices, with an emphasis on soil health, biodiversity and allowing the vineyard ecosystem to function naturally. This approach aims to produce wines with greater transparency, freshness and expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, individual vineyard parcels are vinified with precision before blending and maturation. French oak is carefully integrated to provide structure and complexity without overwhelming the fruit. The finest vintages combine Pauillac's characteristic power with increasingly refined tannins and vibrant energy, allowing the wines to develop beautifully over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Haut-Bages Libéral offers collectors a compelling expression of classified-growth Pauillac. Its historic Fifth Growth status, exceptional vineyard locations and progressive approach to viticulture have established it as an increasingly exciting property within the Médoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop Château Haut-Bages Libéral wines online at Wine More Cellars Australia. Discover classified Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon and collectible Left Bank Bordeaux with Australia-wide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2020-chateau-haut-bages-liberal-half-bottle-375ml","title":"2020 Château Haut-Bages Libéral Half Bottle (375ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2020 Château Haut-Bages Libéral 5ème Grand Cru Classé Half Bottle (375ml) is an outstanding Pauillac from one of the Médoc’s most improved and compelling classified-growth estates. Classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, Château Haut-Bages Libéral has undergone a remarkable quality transformation under owner Claire Villars-Lurton, with organic and biodynamic farming, increasingly precise vineyard work and a more refined, terroir-focused style. The estate’s vineyards include parcels close to Château Latour as well as plots on the Bages plateau, giving the wine both classic Pauillac structure and an unusual degree of freshness and mineral detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2020 is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot, matured for 16 months in a combination of new oak, one-year-old barrels and TAVA amphorae. The amphora component is a distinctive feature of the estate’s modern winemaking, helping preserve fruit purity and freshness while softening the influence of oak. The château describes 2020 as a great vintage with high-quality tannins, freshness and the potential to age for several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bouquet is deep, vivid and beautifully layered, opening with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, black cherry and dark plum, followed by violet, rose petal and subtle orange peel. With air, more complex notes of graphite, cedar, liquorice, green coffee bean, dark chocolate and damp earth emerge. The aromatic profile is distinctly Pauillac, but the wine also possesses an attractive floral lift and mineral brightness that make it feel more elegant and expressive than many traditionally muscular examples of the appellation. Critics have highlighted its purity, floral character and unusually vivid fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, concentrated and remarkably polished, with layers of cassis, blackberry and dark cherry supported by fine, silky tannins. The wine has impressive density, but its freshness and acidity keep the palate energetic rather than heavy. Notes of liquorice, clove, cedar, dark chocolate and savoury graphite add complexity, while the tannins build gradually through the long, mineral finish. The 2020 combines the power and structure expected from Pauillac with a supple texture and vibrant, almost saline sense of precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Wine More Cellars, the 2020 Château Haut-Bages Libéral Half Bottle is an excellent choice for customers seeking a serious, highly rated Pauillac in a convenient format. Compared with the 2020 Château Lafon-Rochet Half Bottle, Haut-Bages Libéral is generally more floral, polished and mineral-driven, with silkier tannins and a more pronounced Cabernet Sauvignon character. 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