Wine Advocate 84 / 100 byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe3/17/2020 The 2017 Haut-Marbuzet is medium to deep garnet-purple colored with a nose of baked red and black currants, kirsch and cedar with dried herbs and earth notions. The palate is medium-bodied, chewy, lean and finishes short. Drinking Window : 2020 - 2026
Vinous 91 / 100 byAntonio Gallonithe3/11/2020 The 2017 Haut-Marbuzet is racy and enticing, just as it was en primeur. Ripe red cherry fruit, blood orange, rose petal, anise and mint give the 2017 its distinctive personality. As it often is, Haut-Marbuzet is a bit eccentric, especially in its slightly oxidative aromatic personality, and yet it has so much character.
Le Point 17 / 20 byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018 Fruits noirs, mûre, bien exprimé, bouche fraîche, élégante, bien gourmand, plus en longueur qu’en largeur. Parfumé, frais, fin, relevé en finale.
Vinifera 92 / 100 byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018 Nez fruité, très élégant, avec un style presque bourguignon. Vin gourmand avec un fruit exacerbé, juste un peu ferme en finale. Il gagnera encore à l’élevage.
Vinous 89-92 / 100 byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018 The 2017 Haut-Marbuzet is terrific. Wild flowers, grilled herbs, sage, mint and sweet red cherries are laced throughout. Distinctly floral and medium in body, Haut-Marbuzet captures the personality of the vintage nicely. The 2017 is pleasantly rustic and full of character.
The Wine Cellar Insider 88-90 / 100 byJeff Levethe5/11/2018 Espresso, earth, tobacco haze and blackberries on the nose, this is medium bodied, bright, fresh and soft. You may enjoy this wine early, as the tannins and fruits are extremely tender.
Vinous 89-91 / 100 byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018 The 2017 Haut-Marbuzet has a typical plump, fruit-forward bouquet with red plum, strawberry preserve and dark chocolate aromas. If you appreciate this property’s forward, fruit-driven style then this will suit you to the ground. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin and moderate depth. It is a little more conservative towards the finish and oaky at the moment, a vintage constrained by the growing season unlike in 2016. Whilst not as complex as the top tier Saint-Estèphes, I feel there is some drinking fun to be had here given three or four years of ageing.
Decanter.com 87 / 100 byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018 An old school St-Estèphe from the Duboscq family, showing well-extracted black fruits, cassis and bilberry, but the acidity is thrown a little off-balance through the mid-palate. The wines here are always on the firm side, with tannins that need a bit of bottle ageing to tame, and this is no exception, but the austerity of the vintage lessens some of its charm. Drinking Window 2022 - 2035
WeinWisser 17 / 20 byRené Gabrielthe4/25/2018 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, je 5% Petit Verdot und Cabernet Franc. 40 hl/ha . Dunkles Gra-nat mit violettem Rand. Duftige Waldbeeren und Veilchen, dahinter tabakige Würze und viel Cassisblüten. Am Gaumen zeigt der Wein viel Souplesse und Kraft, zarte Muskeln zei-gond. Ktassischer Haut-Marbuzet, der sei-nen Weg gefunden hat. 17/20 2025 - 2045
Wine Enthusiast 90-92 / 100 byRoger Vossthe4/17/2018 Packed with tannins, this is a classic from Saint-Estèphe. With a firm structure and attractive black fruits, this shows the potential to be a fine balanced wine from 2023.
Jamessuckling.com 90-91 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018 A firm and chewy young red with a solid center palate of berry and currant character. Fresh finish.