COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Ch. Haut-Marbuzet
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Haut-Marbuzet 2018 is a red wine from the Saint-Estèphe appellation in Bordeaux, France, produced by Ch. Haut-Marbuzet. The estate is owned and managed by the Duboscq family, who have a long-standing legacy of producing rich and approachable wines. The Saint-Estèphe region is known for its structured red wines, and Haut-Marbuzet stands out for its opulent and voluptuous style. The 2018 vintage was shaped by a hot, dry summer, leading to ripe fruit and a powerful tannic structure. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its aging process, which involves 100% new French oak barrels.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate is known for its 'hedonistic' and 'voluptuous' wine style.
Fact 02
Haut-Marbuzet is classified as a Cru Bourgeois, sometimes referred to as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage experienced a hot, dry summer, accelerating grape ripening.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in 100% new French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Haut-Marbuzet 2018 is produced using grapes from vines averaging around 30 years old, grown on gravel, clay, and limestone soils. The harvest is conducted by hand at high maturity. Fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated concrete and large wooden vats, followed by malolactic fermentation in vats. The wine is then aged for approximately 18 to 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Integrated Pest Management is utilized in the vineyard.
