Château HAUT MARBUZET 2017
Château Haut-Marbuzet is located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux , and has been owned by Hervé Duboscq since 1952. The property was one of the first Crus Bourgeois in 1932, promoted to Grand Bourgeois Exceptionnels in 1978 and confirmed as one of the nine Crus Bourgeois Exceptionnels in 2003. The vineyard is located between Château Montrose and Cos d'Estournel, and comprises approximately 40 hectares of vines planted 50% with Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% with Merlot and 10% with Cabernet Franc. The grapes are harvested as late as possible and aged in new oak barrels for 18 months .
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
"The nose evokes ripe black fruits, vanilla, and cocoa bean. On the palate, a velvety texture, signature of Haut-Marbuzet, with generous richness, melted tannins, and a spicy finish."