Sunday, November 16, 2008

Ch. Haut-Bages Liberal, Pauillac 2004

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Mid-priced Bordeaux with high quality isn't the toughest item to find, but it isn't always easy on this side of the Atlantic. My example for this superb quality is Haut-Bages Liberal from the Left Bank of the Medoc River. Cabernet leads with Merlot and Petit Verdot as supporting characters, which when combined form a black currant, blackberry, minerality and peppery taste with a nose of plum, slight bacon and a hint of cherry. Try this wine with either a New York Strip or some Gruyere or Comte. You won't regret it!

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