Chateau Haut Marbuzet Saint Estephe Bordeaux

Haut Marbuzet was founded in the 18th century, taking its name from Marbuzet, the sector where the property resides. Chateau Haut Marbuzet was established by Alexander de Segur, who owned a myriad of Bordeaux wine properties including another, much better known St. Estephe vineyard, Calon Segur. At his death, the land was divided and sold. In fact a portion of the vineyards became a part of Le Crock. In 1825, the land was purchased by the MacCarthy family, who officially established what became Haut Marbuzet.

The 65 hectare Left Bank vineyard of Haut Marbuzet is planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The terroir is gravel, clay and limestone soils. On average, the vines are close to 30 years of age. The vineyard of Chateau Haut Marbuzet is planted to a vine density of 9,000 vines per hectare.

Already fun to drink, the wine offers blackberries, earth, smoke and coffee bean aromas, soft tannins with a slightly, oaky finish.