Bordeaux
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2018
Name: AOP Saint-Estèphe
Grape variety: 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 (RVF) Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2022 Guide RVF 2022 : 95/100 Guide B+D 2022 : 94/100
Wine:
The 2018 Red Château Haut-Marbuzet Saint-Estèphe is spectacular, with an intensely concentrated mid-palate. It offers ripe, lush fruit with layers of depth and richness, balanced by a lively, refreshing finish. Bettane+Desseauve says it "matches the finest classified growths in what is a triumphant vintage for the appellation." Rated 95/100 by the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France.Vinification:
Hand harvested from September 17 to October 5. Long maceration, ageing in oak barrels. Bottled at the château.Color:
Deep ruby.Nose:
Aromas of red and black fruits mixed with beautiful floral notes and spicy and smoky touches.Palate:
Rich and intense, this wine has a generous, rich and full palate with a tonic finish of incredible freshness.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C in a large glass.Food and wine pairing:
Beautiful simmered red meat, beef fillet in a crust, game, cheese platter.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts
Inseparable from the personality of its charismatic owner, Hervé Duboscq, Château Haut-Marbuzet holds an enviable position in Bordeaux’s wine scene. This elite estate is hot on the heels of the region's most prestigious labels, with its unique style earning it exceptional renown and respect.
Located in Saint-Estèphe, near Cos d’Estournel, it has always been ahead of its time—pioneering the use of new oak barrels and breathing new life into traditional Médoc wines with seductive, opulent, and slightly exuberant expressions, far removed from the sometimes austere structures typical of the appellation. This bold approach, carried out with taste and intelligence, has made it a cult wine!
Take advantage of the special pricing we secured through our forward planning during the En Primeur campaign—especially for this stunning 2018 vintage, which "rivals the finest classified growths!"