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Haut Bages Liberal 1996

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec Pauillac, France 1996

Haut Bages Liberal 1996 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £80.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.35
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
3 / 5
some
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
Pauillac · France
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
biodynamic
merchant description
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
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Château Haut-Bages Libéral is a Fifth Growth estate situated within the Pauillac appellation. It is a certified organic and biodynamic property, owned and run by Claire Villars-Lurton and her husband Gonzague Lurton. This release is their Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Grand Vin, from organic and biodynamic certified vineyards. 1996 is considered one of the great vintages of the 20th century, known for its high quality and age-worthiness.

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