Medium ruby colored with high viscosity and slight staining on the walls- (13.5% ABV). The nose of this Cabernet blend has medium (+) intensity aromas of cassis, tobacco, leather, cocoa, coffee, blackberry coulis, lavender, vanilla bean and violets. The palate is dry with medium acidity and medium (+) tannins that are chalky. Medium to full bodied, this wine has flavors of slightly underripe blackberry, tomato stalk, cocoa, coffee, leather, vanilla and some cassis. The finish is medium in length and slightly tart. It has telltale Pauillac notes that I love but is a touch underripe. I am glad I have a few bottles in the cellar so I can watch the evolution, I think it has some more cellaring capacity and should get better. Serving it tonight with Sunday Roast. 90 points, $60 and 4 stars. Salut….
Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal 2017, Pauillac, France
20 Monday Nov 2023
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