Château Haut-Bages-Libéral

Producer description of "Haut-Bages-Liberal (Chateau)"

The winery is located in the Pauillac area of the Médoc (Bordeaux). The part of the name "Haut-Bages" refers to the highest point of the Plateau Bages, where the estate and the vineyards are located between Pauillac and Saint-Julien. It was founded in the 18th century by the Libéral family, to which the last part of the name refers. In the second half of the 19th century, the estate declined due to phylloxera and mildew. In 1960, the estate was acquired by the Société Civile Charreules with the Cruse family as the main shareholder. Part of the vineyards were allocated to Château Pontet-Canet.

Château Haut-Bages-Libéral - Gebäude

In 1982, Haut-Bages-Libéral was sold to the Taillan Group, managed by Jacques Merlaut (+2008). Since 1992, it has been managed by his granddaughter Claire Villars-Lurton (wife of Gonzague Lurton). In the 1855 Bordeaux classification, the estate was awarded fifth place (Cinquième Grand Cru Classé). The vineyards cover 28 hectares of vines with Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Merlot (17%) and Petit Verdot (3%). The extremely long-lasting red wine is aged for 16 months in barriques, 40% of which are new. The second wine is called "La Chapelle de Bages".

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