1985 | Chteau Haut-Marbuzet | Saint-Estephe

Description

Red Wine: 1985 | Chteau Haut-Marbuzet | Saint-Estephe

The palate is an explosion of delicate flavors, nice and delightful mouthfeel. Quite delicate and smooth texture on the long finish.

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Producer: Chteau Haut-Marbuzet

Vintage: 1985

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red

Country/Region: France, Saint-Estephe

The palate is an explosion of delicate flavors, nice and delightful mouthfeel. Quite delicate and smooth texture on the long finish.

Producer Information

Chteau Haut-Marbuzet is a well-regarded, long-time Cru Bourgeois wine estate based in Saint-Estphe, on the so-called Left Bank of the Gironde estuary, in Bordeaux’s northern Mdoc region. The estate produces a red wine made principally from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Although the property has existed since the 18th Century, its history as a quality producer is usually dated from its acquisition 1952 by Herv Duboscq, whose heirs still own the estate, alongside Chteaux Chambert-Marbuzet and Tour de Marbuzet. The Haut-Marbuzet property was one of the original Crus Bourgeois named in 1932 and promoted to the Crus Grand Bourgeois Exceptionnels in 1978. It was further confirmed as one of nine Crus Bourgeois Exceptionnels in 2003. The estate’s grand vin is generally regarded as being comparable in quality to many Cru Class wines. The vineyard itself is situated between Chteau Montrose and Cos d’Estournel, and has around 40 hectares (99 acres) of vineyard planted 50 percent to Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 percent to Merlot and 10 percent to Cabernet Franc. Grapes are generally harvested as late as possible, and aged in all-new oak barrels for 18 months. This ripeness level, creamy oak and high Merlot content give a voluptuous wine that is approachable in its youth. The second wine is Chteau MacCarthy, made from younger vines. The name originally applied to a distinct property, which was purchased in 1988 and added to Haut-Marbuzet.