94 RVF

    Château Haut-Marbuzet 2020

    Bordeaux • Saint-Estèphe • Red

    274,80€ tax included
    274,80€ tax included
    45,80€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country Francia
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Saint-Estèphe
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2020
    • Grape varieties 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

    Certainly the greatest Haut Marbuzet I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. A perfect expression of this terroir of the North Médoc, so unique and so charming.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • La Revue du Vin de France 94/100
    • Bettane & Desseauve 93/100
    • Vinous 92/100
    • James Suckling 96/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 90/100
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    Between Château Cos d'Estournel and Château Montrose, Château Haut Marbuzet is located on the aptly named Marbuzet plateau. The vineyard is composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. The planting density is 9,000 vines per hectare, with an average vine age of 35 years.

    Vinification and aging

    Harvest from September 11th to 29th, 2020. Racking on October 5th, minimal pump-overs and no press wine added. Lowest yield in 60 years: 30 hl/ha

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2025 à 2037

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
    • timber frame