Haut Bages Liberal Vintage:2021 supported by dark cassis fruits

supported by dark cassis fruits and black pepper with cherry in depth

Les Barreaux

and with impressive power and grip on the long finish

with more Barolo tannins than Burgundy

and it is terrific

Haut Bages Liberal Vintage:2021 supported by dark cassis fruitsThe 2010 Haut Bages Libral does not quite convey the same lift on the nose as its peers, not as cohesive. There is a very slight metallic element underneath the black fruit. The palate is medium bodied with firm tannins, good acidity, plenty of tertiary black fruit with a liberal sprinkling of cracked black pepper on the slightly raw finish. Fresh, but I was expecting more from this cru. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10 Year On Bordeaux horizontal.