Châtau Haut-Marbuzet 2016 AOC SAINT-ESTÈPHEChteau Haut Marbuzet is a cru bourgeois produced in the Saint Estphe appellation. Covering an area of 66 hectares, the vineyard benefits from a grape variety of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The vines that constitute it, aged 30 years on average, are planted on a hillock of Gnzian gravel and a clay limestone subsoil. Chteau Haut Marbuzet is aged in new oak barrels. At the tasting, Chteau Haut Marbuzet 2016

Located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation and dating back to 1365

Vinification in wooden and stainless-steel vats

A relatively dry and cold winter was followed by a mild spring

Despite unstable weather conditions

black fruit notes are accompanied by the spicy side of Cabernet Sauvignon and the floral side of Cabernet Franc

Maceration between 25 and 27°C

The vintageThe mild and rainy spring brought about a rather early budburst and flowering

Intense and complex

Combined with the presence of gravelly soils derived from the Günz

the mild and rainy winter led to an early bud burst

it stretches into a long

with superb berries