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WEINWISSER: "87 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 13 % Merlot, pH 3.54, 13.9 Vol.-%, 45 hl/ha. Sattes schwarzbeeriges Bouquet, frischer tasmanischer Bergpfeffer, verführerische Veilchen, duftiger Flieder. Am kompakten, durchtrainierten Gaumen mit cremiger Textur, engmaschigem Tanninkorsett, mehligem Extrakt, ungeheuer tiefgründig, edler Kreideton (dank hohen Kalksteinanteils). Im konzentrierten, langanhaltenden Finale schwarzbeerige Konturen mit dunkler Mineralik. Kann noch zulegen. 2030 – 2055."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "Lots of redcurrants and blackcurrants with some cassis as well as iron, tile, stone and hints of dried herbs. Full-bodied with lots of pretty structure and very juicy tannins. Lively and energetic. Exciting to taste. pH 3.54 and with 13.9% alcohol. From biodynamically grown grapes. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification."
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DECANTER: "Round and smooth, so pure, like silk, just so beautifully textured straight away with clear bite, bright fresh upfront fruit - tangy strawberries, raspberries and black cherries with powdery, chalky, and tense tannins giving both the frame but also a charming appeal. It’s intense but controlled and finessed. Maybe lacking a touch of fruity fleshiness right now but the Cabernet is at the fore, giving the backbone and the seriousness. So well executed -a shining star of an estate with such beautiful pure wines. The pH and alcohol is low with the acidity coming from the chalk and limestone terroir, all well integrated giving an elegant, very drinkable aspect while still having underlying power and direction. Crystalline with exceptional energy. 3.54pH. Ageing: 16 months, 40% in new oak barrels, 40% in barrels of one wine, 20% in amphorae."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarze Kirschen, Nuancen von Cassis, ein Hauch von Feigen, tabakige Nuancen, zart nach Mandarinenzesten. Straff, rotbeeriger Touch, zart nach Lakritze, frischer Säurebogen, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, lebendiger, animierender Stil, deckt die Kraft völlig ab, wirkt lebendig und voll Frucht, sicheres Reifepotenzial."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2022 Haut-Bages-Libéral is lovely, bursting with aromas of blackberries and cherries mingled with notions of orange zest, rose petals and violets. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and gourmand, with lively acids and a bright, chalky finish, its low pH of 3.54 reflects a decade of organic farming and the limestone subsoils that characterize this sector of Pauillac."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "The 2022 Château Haut-Bages Libéral checks in as 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot that will spend 16 months in 40% new French oak. It's a ripe, medium to full-bodied, balanced Pauillac with a terrific sense of elegance as well as minerality. Classic Pauillac notes of ripe black fruits, leafy tobacco, lead pencil, and spring flowers emerge from the glass, and it has ripe tannins, good acidity, and solid overall balance."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Mint-leaf, flowers, plums, and black currants with peppery spices create the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, bright, soft, energetic, spicy, and floral. There is a lot of energy, vibrancy and freshness in this wine. The crisp, chewy, red currant finish is spicy, long, and bright, with a dab of spearmint that comes in at the end of the finish. The wine was produced from a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 13% Merlot. 13.9% ABV, 3.54 pH. Picking took place September 6 - September 26. Drink from 2027-2045."
