France, Bordeaux, Pauillac Vintage 2001 Alc: 12.5% by volume Bottle Size: 750ml Château Haut-Bages-Libéral is a 5ème Cru Classé estate in Pauillac, planted primarily on the gravelly plateau bordering Château...
Château Haut-Bages-Libéral is a 5ème Cru Classé estate in Pauillac, planted primarily on the gravelly plateau bordering Château Latour, producing Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blends with the classic Pauillac profile — structured tannins, cassis, and cedar with solid aging potential. The 2001 vintage in Bordeaux is often underrated relative to the celebrated 2000, but it delivered wines with genuine freshness, good structure, and elegant fruit that have aged gracefully — making it a smart buy at this price point.