Haut Marbuzet 2021 (750ML)

92-94 VM / 91-93 WA / 92 WA

The 2021 Haut-Marbuzet is another fabulous wine from the Duboscq family. Potent and layered, with terrific precision, Haut-Marbuzet is loaded with personality. Red-fleshed fruit, blood orange, hard candy, mint and rose petal come alive in the glass. The 2021 possesses striking inner sweetness and terrific balance. I loved it. - Anotnio Galloni, Vinous Media

The 2021 Haut-Marbuzet shows considerable promise, exhibiting aromas of sweet blackberries, plums and cherries mingled with notions of loamy soil and spicy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with lively acids, ripe tannins and a supple, sumptuous profile, it's a terrific performance for this Saint-Estèphe estate. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate

Minty bramble bushes on the nose, with some liquorice touches too. I like the dark, sweetly sticky style with chewy tannins though they do have a cool blue fruit and graphite edge which brings the freshness and minerality to the fore. Feels sleek and suave still with some succulence and grip to the plush but finessed fruit. I like this a lot. 5% Petit Verdot completes the blend. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter