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La Fleur de Haut Bages Libéral Pauillac 2012

La Fleur de Haut Bages Libéral Pauillac 2012

La Fleur de Haut Bages Libéral Pauillac 2012

Very dark ruby color. Nose of red and black berries, spices, earth, but it’s fresh and inviting! About the same as the nose for the flavors, there is structure and body, but it doesn’t lower its freshness. This was tasty and enjoyable! Very good+ (90)

Blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon and 20% merlot. Aged in 1-2 years old oak barrels for 12 months. Alcohol level of 12,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 44,00$ (Code SAQ: 11454526)

Château Haut Bages Libéral’s website: hautbagesliberal.com

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Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2001

Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2001

Dark garnet color and doing long legs on the glass side. Smoky aromas with grilled bell pepper, spices, earth and a light “funky” twist. On the palate it starts with meaty notes and leather, smoke, dense texture and fine tannins. Good acidity paired low chewiness. At the end was pretty good. Excellent (91)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Aged in oak barreld (up to 70% being new) for 15 months. Alcohol level of 13%

Site internet du Château : jmcazes.com/fr/chateau-lynch-bages