Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal

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Château Haut-Bages-Liberal is a winery in the Pauillac appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. Château Haut-Bages-Liberal is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The wine produced here was classified as one of eighteen Cinquièmes Crus (Fifth Growths) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.

The name Haut-Bages-Liberal is derived from the estate's location and historical owner, with Haut-Bages referring to its position at the top of the Bages plateau between Pauillac and St Julien and Liberal referring to the family that owned the estate during the 18th century. The estate is ran by Claire Villars-Lurton, manager of Château Ferriere and Château La Gurge, and wife of Gonzague Lurton, owner of Château Durfort-Vivens ^[1]

Contents 1 Vineyard 2 See also 3 External links 4 References

[edit] Vineyard

Its vineyards are bordered by those of Château Lynch-Bages, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and Château Latour. The soil consists mainly of a deep bed of gravel over limestone affording drainage. The vineyard's varietal plantings consist of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot with an average vine age of 30 years. A second wine is produced under the labels La Fleur de Haut-Bages-Liberal and La Chapelle de Bages. ^[2]

[edit] See also

• Bordeaux wine
• French wine

[edit] External links

http://www.hautbagesliberal.com/home.htm Château website

[edit] References

1. ^ J. Suckling 50 Best Bordeaux under $50 Wine Spectator Magazine pg 77 March 31st, 2007
2. ^ J. Suckling 50 Best Bordeaux under $50 Wine Spectator Magazine pg 80 March 31st, 2007