2012 Château Haut-Bages-Libéral

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Tasting notes
Score 15/20 · Drink 2019-2024, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2016

Tasted blind. Greyish crimson. Only just enough ripeness on the nose. Very fresh fruit and just slightly pinched on the end. Very much needs food – and possibly a bit more fruit weight. Short. (JR)

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2015-2035, Robert Parker, Apr 2015

Proprietor Claire Villers-Lurton administers this Pauillac classified-growth property. The 2012 reveals good, sweet tannin, blackcurrant fruit, a nice, soft underbelly, medium to full body, and outstanding concentration and purity. This property is always somewhat under the radar, but this is a very strong effort and should drink well for up to 20 years.

86 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 86/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Mar 2015

15.5 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2020-2030, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Oct 2014

Smells warm and spicy, and tastes particularly spicy. Rounded fruit but chewy tannins. A bit too stereotypically 'masculine'. Slighty austere. (JH)

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Haut-Bages Liberal
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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