Château Haut-Bages Libéral, Pauillac 5ème cru classé 2021 2eme-cru-classe

Château Haut-Bages Libéral, Pauillac 5ème cru classé 2021 2eme-cru-classeThe vineyards of Chteau Haut Bages Libral, a biodynamically certified estate next to Chteau Latour, are partly planted on limestone soil. With their illustrious neighbours, they are the only properties in Pauillac to benefit from this rare commodity. This is already open and delicious with cherry, cassis, blueberry and chocolate orange character. Some peach notes, too. Medium to full body with velvety, ripe and plush tannins. Caressing, yet it remains

92/100 Decanter ‘A velvety

This exceptional Médoc terroir is situated between the Gironde River to the east

94–96/100 Neal Martin

including the Grand Cru villages

Like all Krug champagnes

lots of oak barrel character with subtle hints of aged whiskey and a white pepper finish with some characteristic wild fermented notes

If you like the Pavias 'Blina'—which is unoaked—you should give this a try too

April 2020 ‘Another massive

GOLD Paris Concours Général Agricole

The wines are presented in a heavy fibre-board box with sliding perspex lid

and there is a natural energy about this supple

Based on 56% Cabernet Sauvignon