The great wine Château Haut-Bages Libéral combines energy with refinement. A true "Pauillac in lace". The presence of limestone in the vineyard brings a touch of freshness and minerality to the style of the wine, making it unique within the Pauillac appellation.
30 hectares, Pauillac appellation.
Gravels of clay and limestone around the property, deep gravels on the plateau of Bages.
Organic and biodynamic (Demeter) certified
The blend : 87% Cabernet sauvignon, 13% Merlot
16 months: 40% in new oak barrels, 40% in barrels of one wine, 20% in ovoid concrete tanks and amphorae
The 2022 vintage shows an incredible fruit-driven profile, and a beautiful minerality, reflecting perfectly the ideal terroir where Château Haut-Bages Libéral is located. Elegant and precise.
James Suckling, 96-97/100
Neal Martin, Vinous, 94-96/100
Georgina Hindle, Decanter, 95/100
To be enjoyed from 2027. Peak of the wine in 2032. 1 to 2 hours decanting time. 16 to 18°C serving temperature
Wine produced from DEMETER grapes
The blend : 90% Cabernet sauvignon, 10% Merlot
16 months: 40% in new oak barrels, 40% in one wine barrels, 20% in TAVA amphorae
The wine owns a beautiful balance, velvety tannins and an onctuous body. It is brilliant, powerful, elegant and vibrant. A lot of minerality and salinity and by long and ripe tannins.
Vinous, Antonio Galloni, 94-96/100
Terre de Vins, 95/100
Colin Hay, the Drinks Business, 92-94+/100
À déguster dès 2026. Apogée du vin en 2031. 1 to 2 hours decanting time. 16 to 18°C serving temperature
Wine produced from DEMETER grapes
Château Haut-Bages Libéral is characterized by aromas of fresh cherries, tangy notes, and an elegant minerality. It's only natural to pair it with dishes accompanied by cherries, which are both crunchy and tangy.
Shredded duck with cherries
Basque sheep's cheese with cherry jam
The blend : 78% Cabernet sauvignon, 22% Merlot
16 months ageing: 40% in new oak barrels, 40% in one-year old barrels, 20% in amphora TAVA
A great vintage. The summer was particularly dry and sunny. Haut-Bages Libéral 2020 is a wine made with beautiful freshness, very qualitative tannins and an ageing potential of several decades.
James Suckling, 97/100
Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 96/100
Georgina Hindle, Decanter, 96/100
To be enjoyed from 2025. Peak of the wine in 2030. 1 to 2 hours decanting time. 16 to 18°C serving temperature
Wine produced from DEMETER grapes
Château Haut-Bages Liberal 2020 has a beautiful aromatic strength and its attack is lively and fresh. The sweetness of the apple prolongs the already present length in the mouth and harmonizes the acidic sensation of the cuvée: a harmonious result, which one could obtain on a wine 3 years older!
Black pudding with apples.
Apples roasted in red wine with spicy raspberry jelly.
* By our sommelier consultant Claire-Marie Boeri
The blend : 80% Cabernet sauvignon, 20% Merlot
16 months ageing: 40% in new oak barrels, 40% in one-year old barrels, 20% in amphorae TAVA
Chateau Haut-Bages Libéral 2019 is a wine of beautiful fullness, with fine but powerful tannins. A mineral, fruity and spicy cuvée, with notes of white pepper, eucalyptus and licorice.
James Suckling, 95-96/100
Bettane et Desseauve, 95-96/100
La Revue du Vin de France, 94-95/10
To be enjoyed from 2024. Peak of the wine in 2031. 1 to 2 hours decanting time. 16 to 18°C serving temperature.
Château Haut-Bages Libéral is mostly aged in French oak barrels. The wood gives the wine a buttery, vanilla and slightly spicy aroma. Here, we wish to honor this breeding thanks to the vanilla, which sublimates the tannic structure of this vintage 2019, and brings a true touch of exoticism.
Papillote of summer fruits with vanilla.
Duck breast with vanilla.
* By our sommelier consultant Claire-Marie Boeri
The blend : 79% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 21% Merlot
16 months ageing: 40% in new oak barrel, 40% in one-year old barrels, 20% in egg-shaped concrete vats
Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2018 presents a subtle mix of red fruits, woody notes and truffle on the nose. Attack with a slight sweetness. Unctuous mid-palate, on the power of tannin. The finish is slightly spicy.
James Suckling, 97/100
Michel Bettane, Bettane et Desseauve, 96/100
Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 94+/100
To be enjoyed from 2023 | Peak of the wine in 2030 | 1 to 2 hours decanting time | 16 to 18°C serving temperature.
in conversion
The olive has a natural roundness, softening the tannins of Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2018. The fatness it brings counterbalances the acid attack of this young vintage. We find the fresh and greedy aroma of the olive, in the fruit and minerality of the vintage. The fruit explodes in the mouth.
Back of cod with tapenade crumble
Chocolate and black olive fondant
* By our sommelier consultant Claire-Marie Boeri
The blend : 72% Cabernet-sauvignon, 28% Merlot
16 months of ageing: 40% in new oak barrel, 60% in one-year old barrels.
With a bright color, Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2017 expresses a fruity and fragrant nose, with aromas of cherry and black currant. A supple and round finish, with a well-integrated freshness.
James Suckling, 94-95/100
Vinbladet, 93-94/100
Wine Spectator, 90-93/100
To be enjoyed from now | Peak of the wine in 2027 | 1 to 2 hours decanting time | 16 to 18°C serving temperature.
in conversion
Married with tomato, Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2017 gains in sweetness and its roundness is sublimated, throughout its length in the mouth. The tomato, balanced in terms of acidity and sweetness, brings vegetal notes to the dish, which contrast and reveal the red fruits of the vintage. In contact with the freshness of the dish, the wine gains in brightness.
Trio of tomatoes in tartar with fresh mint and raspberry vinegar shortbread
Stuffed tomatoes
* By our sommelier consultant Claire-Marie Boeri
The blend : 70% Cabernet-sauvignon, 30% Merlot
16 months of ageing: 40% in new oak barrel, 60% in one-year old barrels
Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2016 shows a precise and sumptuous aromatic bouquet. Aromas of red and black fruits (raspberry, blackcurrant) mingle with a hint of mint. The mouth is unctuous, silky and long.
James Suckling, 94-95/100
Vinbladet, 94-95/100
Wine Enthusiast, 93-95/100
in conversion
Raspberry flavor can be found in the aromatics of Chateau Haut-Bages Libéral 2016, both on the nose and in the mouth. Tuned, the fruit expresses itself on the palate in a pure way and with great vibrancy. The acidity of the raspberry marries the voluptuous tannins of the cuvée and brings length and elegance to the finish. The unctuousness of the wine contrasts with the granularity of the dish, bringing a beautiful complexity.
Duck breast with honey and raspberry vinegar
Chocolate and raspberry pie
* By our sommelier consultant Claire-Marie Boeri
"A new Pauillac star is arising"
"This is electric personnality and is charged with energy and lift. A wine that seems to capture and express very well the energy and biodiversity of the vineyard."
"A Pauillac I won't soon forget tasting. Haut-Bages Libéral is one of my early favorites on the left bank."
"The agronomic revolution accomplished by the property has given great grapes. Its texture and its flavor equal the best of the appellation."
Proud to renew the practices of cultivation and vinification on the prestigious terroirs of Pauillac, the team of Château Haut-Bages Libéral is very involved in the rise of this Grand Cru.
Claire Villars-Lurton welcomes you to the Château and its dining room. In this place steeped in history, we invite you to share our love of gastronomy through creative, gourmet, fresh, local and refined cuisine. Like the rhythm of the vine, each dish is a journey towards pleasure, for a memorable experience in the company of our passionate team! Please contact us for your tailor-made events: Lunches, Dinners, Tastings.
"A quality and warm welcome, a very complete visit, more than competent guides! A real castle that cultivates French know-how par excellence as well as respect for our ecosystem."
"The visit is a delight! The tasting is just a continuation of the welcome and the visit. We ask for more and we recommend it! "
"If you like to be treated like a distinguished visitor, visit Château Haut-Bages Liberal. A passionate guide, an excellent value for money for the wines offered and a real moment of sharing where you can indulge yourself!""
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