Château Haut-Bages Libéral
Château Haut-Bages Libéral La Chapelle de Bages Pauillac
4.0
Expert Rating
3.8
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
La Chapelle de Bages is the second wine of Château Haut-Bages Libéral, a fifth Growth property in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. The grapes come from younger vines on the estate and from vineyards located further inland, away from the river. The winemaking is focused on careful blending to achieve a style that while still worthy of cellaring is more approachable in youth with a less foreboding structure. The wine shows impressive complexity having been aged for a minimum of 12 months in French oak barrels, a moderate proportion of which were new. The provenance of the fruit and the technical winemaking result in highly enjoyable wine that is a reference point for the region and a charming glass of wine in its own right.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
La Chapelle de Bages Pauillac shows a deep ruby color that leads to a gently aromatic nose of cassis and cedar.The palate is medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and firm tannins cutting through the richness of the cassis fruit. The long finish shows both graphite and cedar complexity. This wine will gain leathery complexity with 10 years of cellaring and will continue to be enjoyable for a further 5 years. Enjoy with hearty dishes such as grilled meats, game, or aged cheeses.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Haut-Bages Libéral
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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