Bordeaux
Château Haut-Marbuzet - Saint-Estèphe - Rouge - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Saint-Estèphe
Grape variety: Merlot 55%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 35%, Cabernet franc 5% et Petit Verdot 5%
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Domaine rated 4 stars in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023
Rated 93/100 by the Robert Parker Guide
Rated 95/100 by RVF
Rated 17/20 by Jancis Robinson
Wine:
The undisputed success of the vintage, the 2019 red Château Haut-Marbuzet Saint-Estèphe offers all the charm of its terroir, with an extra dimension of volume. It's an immense charmer, an essence of Haut-Marbuzet, with its notes of spice and precious wood, that distinctive mouthfeel and coating of fruit that are the hallmarks of Henri Duboscq's great successes. With its concentrated structure, ripe tannins and remarkable freshness, this is a bottle that guarantees a great moment at the table every time, and is a must-try. A wine both dense and sensual, already sublime and for a long time to come. Critics are unanimous about it, and it's a joy and a privilege to be able to grab a few bottles today... Rated 95/100 RVF.Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Long maceration, aged in oak barrels. Bottled at the château.Color:
Intense ruby red.Nose:
Very fragrant, with a deep bouquet of berries, fine precious woods and spices.Palate:
Velvety and layered, it reveals a concentrated structure, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by ripe, powdery tannins and remarkable freshness, typical of the vintage. A bottle not to be missed.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grass-crusted leg of lamb, sautéed veal with pan-fried mushrooms, filet of duckling and creamy risotto, aged Saint Nectaire cheese.Cellar aging:
From now until 2031
Inextricably linked to the charismatic character of its owner, Hervé Duboscq, Château Haut-Marbuzet holds a unique position in the Bordeaux landscape. This elite vineyard nips at the heels of more prestigious labels, with its distinct style earning it remarkable renown and admiration.
It has always been a trailblazer in Saint-Estèphe, close to Cos d’Estournel. It was among the first to use new oak barrels and revitalized the traditional Médoc with enticing, opulent wines, slightly flamboyant and quite different from the sometimes austere profiles typical of the appellation. This tasteful and thoughtful divergence has made it a cult wine!