Chateau Haut-Marbuzet, Saint Estephe 2016
France, Bordeaux
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£64.50
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£58.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A traditional left bank claret which unerringly delivers richness and class.
The lowdown:
Saint Estephe is one of the six Medoc villages with its own appellation and Haut-Marbuzet is one of its best known chateaux. The 2016 has a beguiling nose of ripe brambles and cedar smoke which is a prelude to a palate full of generous savoury fruits, framed by supple tannins and a lingering lift on the lengthy finish. The blend here is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder being Merlot and a little Cabernet Franc. It's aged for over 18 months in 100% new oak because the winemaker, Henri Dubosq, reckons the scent and unctuousness of new oak adds a welcome richness which is very much part of what he looks to achieve.
The Producer:
It was Henri Dubosq, son of Hervé who purchased the estate in 1952, who firmly established the château's pedigree and reputation. Things are now run, in turn by Henri's sons, Hugues and Bruno. From the outset the family were keen to develop their own style. They preferred less muscular and more approachable wines than the firmer structured styles of other Saint-Estèphe estates. It must be said their way of doing things very much struck a chord and is at the root of the estates success. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in 2003, Haut-Marbuzet sits very comfortably alongside its more illustrious classed growth neighbours.
When to drink:
Drinking well now, but with plenty of potential to age. It suits strongly flavoured dishes match perfectly; beef or lamb stews come to mind but vegetable dishes in rich sauces would also be good, and perhaps a classic Toulouse or duck cassoulet.
A traditional left bank claret which unerringly delivers richness and class.
The lowdown:
Saint Estephe is one of the six Medoc villages with its own appellation and Haut-Marbuzet is one of its best known chateaux. The 2016 has a beguiling nose of ripe brambles and cedar smoke which is a prelude to a palate full of generous savoury fruits, framed by supple tannins and a lingering lift on the lengthy finish. The blend here is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder being Merlot and a little Cabernet Franc. It's aged for over 18 months in 100% new oak because the winemaker, Henri Dubosq, reckons the scent and unctuousness of new oak adds a welcome richness which is very much part of what he looks to achieve.
The Producer:
It was Henri Dubosq, son of Hervé who purchased the estate in 1952, who firmly established the château's pedigree and reputation. Things are now run, in turn by Henri's sons, Hugues and Bruno. From the outset the family were keen to develop their own style. They preferred less muscular and more approachable wines than the firmer structured styles of other Saint-Estèphe estates. It must be said their way of doing things very much struck a chord and is at the root of the estates success. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in 2003, Haut-Marbuzet sits very comfortably alongside its more illustrious classed growth neighbours.
When to drink:
Drinking well now, but with plenty of potential to age. It suits strongly flavoured dishes match perfectly; beef or lamb stews come to mind but vegetable dishes in rich sauces would also be good, and perhaps a classic Toulouse or duck cassoulet.
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Complex & Structured Reds |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| SKU | HA2409RN |
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