2024 Château Haut-Marbuzet

The 2024 Haut-Marbuzet has quite an exuberant bouquet with orange rind-infused red berry fruit, hints of violet and peony that emerge with time. The palate is grippy and medium-bodied with grainy tannins and a fresh, minerally finish. It will need two or three years just to shave its edges, but there is energy here. - Neal Martin (04/2025)

A big nose, showing redcurrants, hawthorn berries and slightly bruised strawberries. Quite juicy and expressive with open-grained tannins and a medium-long finish. A lighter, crunchier wine with more upfront fruit. - Zekun Shuai (04/2025)

Juicy Bing cherries, cassis, spicy oak, and graphite notes all emerge from 2024 Château Haut-Marbuzet. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, textured style with nicely integrated oak and displays the fresher character of the vintage. (05/2025)

A blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2024 Haut-Marbuzet shows a more reserved and austere character than in recent vintages. It opens with aromas of dark berries, flowers and subtle spices. Medium-bodied, the wine is juicy and supple, driven by tangy acidity and framed by firm tannins that lead to a compact, somewhat short finish. Hailstorms significantly impacted the Marbuzet plateau, and the damage is evident in the diminished quality and concentration of this year’s wine. - Yohan Castaing (04/2025)