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Haut Bages Liberal 1982

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 1982

Haut Bages Liberal 1982 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £148.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: firm tannin
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
not stated
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

Château Haut-Bages Libéral is a Fifth Growth estate situated within the Pauillac appellation. The 1982 vintage of Château Haut-Bages Libéral is predominantly made from Cabernet Sauvignon, with a smaller proportion of Merlot. This blend has produced a wine that showcases the typical characteristics of Pauillac wines, including notes of cassis, blackcurrant, tobacco, and cedar, with firm tannins and good structure. The 1982 vintage was a standout year for many Bordeaux wines, and Château Haut-Bages Libéral was no exception.

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