Library Bordeaux from the Hubaus
by Clark Z. Terry
Bénédicte and Grégoire Hubau
Bénédicte and Grégoire Hubau
Library Bordeaux from the Hubaus
by Clark Z. Terry
When word came from Bénédicte and Grégoire Hubau that they were releasing good quantities of older vintages from two of their properties, I knew we had a special offer on our hands.
It’s hard to place exactly what I like most about the Hubaus’ wines. Is it that they bring honor to Merlot, accentuating its natural proclivity for balance, elegance, and age-worthy structure? Or is it that they make a practice of cellaring a portion of their annual production each year for future release? Perhaps it is that when you buy six of these wines together, they are still less expensive than a single bottle of nearly any vintage Bordeaux that you’ll find at auction today.
The Hubaus’ organic vineyards in Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac have all the elements to make great wine—the white, chalk-limestone hillsides are steep and well exposed, and the vines are on average more than sixty years old. These historically storied appellations have a champion once again, and we are proud to source wines of such quality and value, procured directly from the château’s cellar. This collection offers bottlings from the 2004, 2008, 2010, and 2016 vintages, giving you the opportunity to enjoy fine Bordeaux at varying stages of aging. I recommend drinking a few now and holding a few for the future.
Wines In The Collection
Château Haut-Lariveau France | Bordeaux
June Club Gourmand ~ There is nothing overdone in this chiseled, elegant cuvée made from organically grown and pampered Merlot.
France | Bordeaux
There is nothing overdone in this chiseled, elegant cuvée made from organically grown Merlot. The balance is just right. Evoking blackberries, black currant, and a hint of cocoa, this would be the perfect wine to open the next time you cook steak.
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