1985 Château Haut-Bages-Libéral

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Score 88/100 · Drink 2003-2008, Robert Parker, Jan 2003

The dense, chunky 1985 now exhibits some ruby at the rim. It remains a rich, full-bodied wine with impressive extract and a powerful, long, ripe finish. What it lacks in elegance/finesse, it makes up for in power and body. Anticipated maturity: Now-2008. Last tasted, 3/02.

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88
88/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Robert Parker

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88 points
Robert Parker
Score 88/100 · Robert Parker

The dense, chunky 1985 now exhibits some ruby at the rim. It remains a rich, full-bodied wine with impressive extract and a powerful, long, ripe finish. What it lacks in elegance/finesse, it makes up for in power and body. Anticipated maturity: Now-2008. Last tasted, 3/02. Jan 2003, www.robertparker.com

94 points
Neal Martin
Score 94/100 · Drink 2025-2045, Neal Martin

The 1985 Haut-Bages Libéral has a very elegant bouquet with subtle red berry fruit, briar and light scents of green bell pepper. I wonder if they achieved full ripeness at that time? The palate is earthy on the entry yet fresh and poised with fine tannins. This is not fleshy like some of its peers in this vintage, but reassuringly long and tender. The 1985 is drinking perfectly now. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux.

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Haut-Bages Liberal
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Red

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Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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