2003 Château Haut-Marbuzet St. Estèphe Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2003
Château Haut-Marbuzet (St. Estèphe)
Lush, round and soft in texture, medium bodied and ready to go, the dark red, earthy fruits are silky and seductive. The wine still shows a bit of oak, but the wealth of fruit and opulent textures more than grabs your interest. 3,948 Views Tasted Aug 23, 2015 |
When to Drink Chateau Haut Marbuzet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Haut Marbuzet can be enjoyed early. However, the wine is often better with at least a few years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. Haut Marbuzet is usually best in the first 10-20 years after the vintage.
Young vintages can be decanted for 1-2 hours. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau Haut Marbuzet with Wine and Food Pairing Tips
Chateau Haut Marbuzet is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Haut Marbuzet is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Haut Marbuzet is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.