Château Haut-Bages Liberal 2010

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Haut Bages Liberal is a bit subdued to begin, unfurling to offer glimpses at mature stewed plums and warm figs scents with touches of mossy tree bark, unsmoked cigars and truffles. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers lovely freshness and well-managed, approachable tannins, finishing on a mineral note.

James Suckling

A balanced young wine, with smoky, blackberry and chewy aromas and flavors. Full and velvety, with a fresh finish.

Tim Atkin

VertdeVin

The nose is elegant, racy and offers power (full of delicacy), deepness, a fine grain. It reveals notes of pulpy wild cassis, pulpy/ripe raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of griotte cherry, cornflower as well as fine hints of vanilla pod, camphor and a very discreet hint of black tea. The palate is fruity, full of elegance, well-balanced and offers a mineral frame, juiciness, elegant, a beautiful pulpy/juicy fruit, a fine fleshiness as well as precision and a stretchy side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy wild blackberry, small quite ripe black fruits, quite ripe raspberry and small notes of strawberry associated with small touches of violet, cherry flowers as well as hints of liquorice, tobacco, nutmeg, a discreet hint of camphor, black tea, a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper and an imperceptible hint of underwood. Good length.