Chateau Haut Marbuzet 2019 St-Estèphe Bordeaux France

96 Points James Suckling - Black and blue fruit, walnuts, gravy, vanilla, praline and cigar box on the nose. Full-bodied with fine tannins. Balanced, layered and polished with a fleshy texture. Harmonious, with elegance and intensity. Beautiful finish. Wow. Drink from 2025. The vineyardThe vines that make up the 66-hectare vineyard are 30 years old on average. They are planted on a rump of Günzian gravel and a clay-limestone subsoil. The winemakingManual harvest from September 19 to October 11. 25 days of maceration. The agingAging in new French oak barrels. The blend - 55% Merlot, 35% Cabetnet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit VerdotThe tastingThe color of this Chateau Haut-Marbuzet 2019 is dark and intense. The bouquet is delicately toasted and evolves notes of violets and black cherries. The intense color of this great Bordeaux wine is reflected on its palate. Restrained at first, the attack on the palate reveals an opulent and very rich material.