Sunday Magnum: Château Haut-Bages-Libéral 2015

This Sunday's offering is magnums of Château Haut-Bages-Libéral 2015.

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A firm and classical Pauillac, the 2015 shows cassis, cedar, and graphite with the quiet confidence of Cabernet Sauvignon, softened subtly by Merlot. Now at a point where tannins have integrated and fruit is still vibrant, it offers both structure and polish. Claire Villars Lurton has steered the estate since the 1980s, guiding its revival and embedding sustainable practices. In recent years the château has become a leader in organic viticulture and wine tourism. This is Left Bank Bordeaux in reassuringly traditional form—serious, balanced, and rewarding without needing another decade in the cellar.