Haut Bages Liberal other_regions round and caressing flavors possess

round and caressing flavors possess very good punch while exuding a refreshing salinity on the dusty and palate coating finale

violets and pencil shavings

A markedly more elegant nose shows aromas of the essence of red pinot fruit

There is length and complexity in the finish

This should age well yet the richness of the material will permit it to drink well young too

Haut Bages Liberal other_regions round and caressing flavors possessThe 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.