Haut Marbuzet - Saint-Estèphe 2021

Vinous

91

byNeal Martinthe4/2/2024

The 2021 Haut-Marbuzet has gained some exuberance since I tasted the barrel sample. Today it’s very pure and quite seductive, with black cherry and blueberry fruit and hints of vanilla pod emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy, ripe

Wine Advocate

91

byWilliam Kelleythe2/22/2024

The 2021 Haut-Marbuzet has turned out nicely, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, cigar wrapper and vanilla pod, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate that's suave and layered, with a succulent core of fruit framed by powdery tannins. It will offer a broad, charming drinking window.

Jamessuckling.com

94

byJames Sucklingthe2/22/2024

Red currants, iron, white pepper and orange zest dotted with fine sweet spices and a touch of chili chocolate. Tight and fine-grained on the palate with medium to full body and a tight, juicy finish. Lovely tannin integrity and minerality extend to a lengthy, compact finish. An excellent St.-Estephe from this vintage that outperforms many. Drinkable now, but better from 2026.

Bettane & Desseauve

92-93

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Encore une fois, il ne ressemble à aucun autre cru dans la prise et le caractère du bois. Corps parfaitement équilibré, extraction tannique judicieuse et une longueur en bouche assez impressionnante. Ses merlots et son cabernet franc sont en fusion. Le vin continue de gagner en finesse.

Alexandre Ma

92-93

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

The Haut-Marbuzet 2021 has diverted from its authentic richness and intensity, and adopted a sense of elegance. An experiment that yields touching results. In this wine, one will find a gentler roasted scent from new oaks and more pronounced juicy berries on the nose. A presentation delivers some sharper lines and brighter contours. Taking the previous three vintages into consideration, I would say the Haut-Marbuzet 2021 is by no means an inferior. ??“????”?Haut-Marbuzet??2021??????????,???,?????????????????????,????????????,????,????????????????????????????,???2021???Haut-Marbuzet?????

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Round, polished, fruity and forward, the soft, smoky, dark red fruits with their espresso tinted accent are going to be easy to enjoy on release and over the next decade or so. Drink from 2023-2034. 90-92

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

89

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

88-90

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Haut-Marbuzet has a well-defined nose that (unsurprisingly) feels much less exuberant than the previous three vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a dash of white pepper sprinkled over the black fruit, and a slightly austere, tobacco-driven finish. Perhaps an atypical Haut-Marbuzet at this stage, though I suspect it will coalesce during élevage.

Vinous

92-94

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

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.

vvwine

90

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Delikates Parfüm, sehr floral, feinduftig, verspielt, von roten Beeren dominiert. Im Gaumen weich im Auftakt, fast harmlos, dann packt der Gerbstoff zu, ist für die zarte Frucht aktuell etwas gar im Vordergrund, doch von guter Qualität, dürfte seine Harmonie mit weiterem Ausbau jedoch noch finden. Bei Arrivage nachverkosten. (Verkostet im April 2022. Dourthe)

Anthocyanes

93-95

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Frais, mentholé avec des notes de graphite et de fruits noirs bien murs, Ch. Haut-Marbuzet possède une bouquet à la fois très médocain et charmeur. Bouche juteuse et linéraire, un grain délicat, de très beaux tanins et une empreinte boisée à peine perceptible. La sensation d'une maturité lente. Une très belle bouteille en devenir. Bravo !

Wine Advocate

91-93

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

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.

Decanter.com

92

byGeorgina Hindlethe4/1/2022

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.

Drinking Window 2024 - 2040