John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Nose is wow, palate is a little higher than meh. — 13 days ago

John Jaye

8.9

It probably would have been better a few years ago, but still a good drink. Still some tannins, but they went away as it had time to breathe — a month ago

Marcus Chacos

10

OMG... get this! — 19 days ago

Edward Patten

9.0

Easy drinking has notes of apple, honey and melon. Medium acidity, some minerals. Any wine from Kermit Lynch is very drinkable — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Château Haut-Bages Libéral – Red blend – 2022
Pauillac AOC – Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
Left Bank classicism meets modern precision. A Cabernet-dominant blend at 87% and 13% Merlot that showcases Pauillac’s hallmark structure wrapped in surprising elegance. Certified organic and biodynamic, made by Claire Villars-Lurton, one of the leading women in Bordeaux.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, plum skin, and violets with subtle tobacco leaf, pencil shavings, and cocoa. Young, fresh, and layered.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus to full-bodied with refined tannins, balanced acidity, and a polished, seamless texture. Harmonious and structured with a delicious, lingering finish.

Food Pairings
Roast lamb, ribeye, duck breast, mushroom ragù, or aged Comté.

Verdict
A beautifully balanced, terroir-driven Pauillac that delivers finesse without sacrificing power. Delicious now, but built to evolve gracefully.

Did You Know?
Château Haut-Bages Libéral is a Fifth Growth from the 1855 Classification, situated next on to Château Latour. The “Libéral” family were 18th-century négociants who selected some of Pauillac’s best parcels, many still form the estate today. — 7 days ago

Zachary Heller

9.5

Delicious

Nose: strawberry, cherry, plum, plum pit, red flowers, turned Earth

Palette: ripe strawberry, red plum, red cherry, forest floor

High acid. Medium plus alcohol, medium tannins. Medium body. — a month ago

Scott Koles

9.0

Silky smooth Bordeaux with notes of strawberry jam and tartiflette. — 4 months ago

Vasudev Vadlamudi

9.2

Medium-high acid, citrus. Sauvignon blanc primary with some muscadet and semillon — 25 days ago

Ainsley

9.4

Lots of violet and bright fruit on the nose. Plum, raisin on the palette. Amazing length, super silky tannins. A beauty!!!!! — 8 days ago

leon egozi

9.5

NY wine spectator event — 2 months ago