Château Haut-Marbuzet

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Château Haut-Marbuzet is an icon of Bordeaux winemaking, particularly renowned in the Saint-Estèphe appellation. With its rich history, exceptional terroir and distinctive expertise passed down through generations, it has become a benchmark estate. Discover everything you need to know about this emblematic estate and its cuvées, prized by wine lovers and collectors around the world.

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Haut Marbuzet 2002
3 in stock
104779
Red
75cl
87/100
86/100
16/20
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Haut Marbuzet 2002

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2003
20 in stock
105904
Red
75cl
88/100
91/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2003

€50.40 inc-VAT per bottle
€42.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2004
7 in stock
105900
Red
75cl
88/100
89/100
16/20
17.5/20
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Haut Marbuzet 2004

€39.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€33.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2001
Last one !
1 in stock
112714
Red
75cl
89/100
90/100
17/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2001

€52.80 inc-VAT per bottle
€44.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2001
3 in stock
113934
Red
75cl
89/100
90/100
17/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2001

€52.80 inc-VAT per bottle
€44.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2010
3 in stock
121544
Red
75cl
87/100
17,5/20
16/20
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Haut Marbuzet 2010

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2012 Magnum
12 in stock
121546
Red
150cl
87/100
16,5/20
16/20
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Haut Marbuzet 2012 Magnum

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2000
4 in stock
122617
Red
75cl
90/100
17/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2000

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 1975 - PROMO -15% !
-15%
1 in stock
123571
Red
75cl
Damaged
High shoulder
89/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 1975 - PROMO -15% !

€71.40 inc-VAT per bottle €84.00 inc-VAT -15%
€59.50 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2006
17 in stock
123572
Red
75cl
87/100
88/100
16/20
16.5/20
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Haut Marbuzet 2006

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2011
23 in stock
123574
Red
75cl
88/100
88/100
15.5/20
15/20
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Haut Marbuzet 2011

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2013
2 in stock
123569
Red
75cl
83-86/100
15/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2013

€33.20 inc-VAT per bottle
€27.67 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2000
8 in stock
126412
Red
75cl
90/100
17/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2000

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2003
12 in stock
126413
Red
75cl
88/100
91/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2003

€50.40 inc-VAT per bottle
€42.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2010
8 in stock
126414
Red
75cl
87/100
17.5/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2010

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2011
1 in stock
127421
Red
75cl
88/100
15.5/20
15/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2011

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 1994
1 in stock
129353
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
88-90/100
87/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 1994

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2005
New
1 in stock
131875
Red
75cl
89/100
91/100
17/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2005

€57.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€48.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2006
New
3 in stock
132918
Red
75cl
87/100
88/100
16/20
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2006

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 1998
New
0 in stock
132919
Red
75cl
87/100
88/100
17/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 1998

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 1982
New
0 in stock
133165
Red
75cl
94/100
94/100
16/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 1982

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 1988
New
2 in stock
133166
Red
75cl
89/100
90/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 1988

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2000
New
1 in stock
133167
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
89/100
90/100
17/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2000

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
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Frequently Asked Questions

Château Haut-Marbuzet enjoys an excellent reputation in the Saint-Estèphe appellation, to the point of often being considered one of the best Crus Bourgeois Exceptionnels of the Médoc. Managed for decades by Henri Duboscq, then by his sons, the estate has distinguished itself through a generous and full-bodied style, with 100% new oak barrel aging that gives it an aromatic signature unlike any other. Lovers of Bordeaux left bank wines regularly cite it as a safe bet, combining immediate pleasure with a remarkable aging potential.

Château Haut-Marbuzet stands out clearly from the classic, tannic profile often associated with Saint-Estèphe. Where the appellation is renowned for its austere structure and long ageing potential, Haut-Marbuzet offers a rounder, more immediately seductive wine, with aromas of ripe dark fruits, vanilla and soft spices inherited from its full ageing in new oak barrels. Merlot, well represented in the blend alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, contributes to this velvety texture and relative accessibility in youth, while retaining the ageing potential inherent to the terroir.

Château Haut-Marbuzet does not appear in the official 1855 Médoc Grand Cru Classé classification, which remains fixed in time and has undergone only one revision, in 1973. However, the estate is recognised as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, the highest distinction within the Crus Bourgeois du Médoc classification, which has been regularly renewed by vintage since 2020. This distinction, consistently achieved, bears witness to the château's impeccable quality and confers upon it a legitimacy comparable, in the eyes of many enthusiasts, to that of several official Crus Classés.

Among the estate's great historical successes, several vintages stand out in particular. The years 1982, 1986, 1989 and 1990 are considered absolute references: the 1982 offers exceptional fruity richness, while the 1989 and 1990 perfectly illustrate the solar power of these two legendary harvests. More recently within our historical window, the 1995, 2000 and 2005 confirm the château's consistency. The 2000 vintage, in particular, is unanimously praised for its balance between concentration and elegance, typical of Haut-Marbuzet's style at its finest.

The blend of Château Haut-Marbuzet is based primarily on three classic Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The proportion of Merlot has historically been higher than in many properties in the Médoc, which largely explains the characteristic roundness and softness of the wine. This blending choice, combined with a terroir of well-drained clay-limestone gravels on the slopes of Saint-Estèphe, allows the château to produce a wine that is both structured and indulgent, true to its reputation as a pleasure-driven Saint-Estèphe.

The ideal tasting window for Château Haut-Marbuzet depends on the vintage, but the estate has the distinctive characteristic of being approachable quite early thanks to its opulent style. For recent and average vintages, opening the bottle between 7 and 12 years after the harvest generally allows you to find a fine balance between the freshness of the fruit and the complexity acquired with age. For great vintages such as 2000 or 2005, a patience of 15 to 20 years will be rewarded with an aromatic palette of great complexity. It is advisable to decant the wine at least one hour before serving and to serve it between 16 and 17 °C.

The History of Château Haut-Marbuzet

The history of Château Haut-Marbuzet dates back to 1825, when the Mac Carthy family, descendants of Irish Jacobite émigrés, acquired several vineyard plots in Saint-Estèphe on the Left Bank. The estate’s revival began in earnest in 1952, however, when Hervé Duboscq, a self-taught wine merchant, acquired its original 7 hectares. With no agricultural training, he took on the challenge of restoring this once-fragmented vineyard. Gradually, with the help of his son Henri, he reassembled the former Mac Carthy estate by acquiring neighboring plots.

Henri Duboscq, flamboyant and visionary, joined his father in the 1960s. Together, they made Château Haut-Marbuzet an estate renowned for the quality of its wines, rivaling the finest classified growths of Bordeaux. Château Haut-Marbuzet was classified as a Cru Bourgeois exceptionnel in 2003, further cementing its reputation. Today, Henri’s sons, Bruno and Hugues Duboscq, carry on the family legacy while adding a modern touch, notably with the construction of a new winery in 2017.

The Terroir and Vines of Château Haut-Marbuzet

The terroir of Château Haut-Marbuzet is among the most prized in Saint-Estèphe. Its 76 hectares of vines grow on Günzian gravel soils over a clay-limestone subsoil, ideal for viticulture. Its exposure to the Gironde creates a distinctive microclimate that balances warmth and humidity, providing ideal conditions for the grapes to ripen.

The vineyard is planted predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), followed by Merlot (40%) and a small proportion of Cabernet Franc (10%). The vines, around 30 years old, are planted at a high density of 8,500 vines per hectare. This high planting density encourages the production of smaller grapes, concentrating the wine’s aromas and structure. The vines are cultivated using traditional methods, with particular care taken to limit chemical inputs and promote a sustainable approach to viticulture.

Winemaking at Château Haut-Marbuzet

Winemaking at Château Haut-Marbuzet is hands-on and meticulous. A team of around a hundred people harvests the grapes by hand, selecting only bunches that have reached full ripeness. A second selection takes place at the winery entrance, ensuring that only grapes of the highest quality are used.

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless-steel vats, allowing precise temperature control and maximum aroma extraction. Château Haut-Marbuzet stands out for its bold use of 100% new oak barrels to age its wines. Introduced by Henri Duboscq, this technique softens the tannic power typical of Saint-Estèphe wines while imparting their characteristic roundness and richness.

The wines are aged for 15 to 18 months in new oak from different French forests, carefully selected for each vintage. This expertise gives the wines of Château Haut-Marbuzet a distinctive character, combining charm and elegance from a young age with remarkable aging potential.

The Wines of Château Haut-Marbuzet

Château Haut-Marbuzet produces two principal wines, both representative of the estate’s exceptional style:

Château Haut-Marbuzet: The estate’s first wine, made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It stands out for its roundness, opulence and silky tannins. Known for its appeal even in youth, it also has notable aging potential (10 to 15 years, or longer for great vintages).

Château Mac Carthy: The estate’s second wine, made from its youngest vines. It is ready to drink sooner than Château Haut-Marbuzet, with a fresher, fruitier style while retaining a fine tannic structure. Ideal for enjoying in its early years, this wine offers excellent value for money.

In addition to these two wines, the estate also produces wines from Château Chambert-Marbuzet and Château Tour de Marbuzet, two neighboring properties acquired by the Duboscq family.

Here is a selection of Château Haut-Marbuzet’s most remarkable vintages, worth discovering to add to your cellar or enjoy now: 2015, 2014, 2010, 2009, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1996, 1995…

These vintages demonstrate Château Haut-Marbuzet’s ability to produce high-quality wines that improve with age.

Beyond Château Haut-Marbuzet, the Saint-Estèphe appellation and the Médoc region are home to many other prestigious wine estates. Here are a few suggestions for lovers of fine Bordeaux wines: Château Montrose, Château Cos d’Estournel, Château Calon-Ségur, Château Lafon-Rochet, Château Meyney…

Château Haut-Marbuzet is far more than a wine estate. It is the product of a fascinating history, an exceptional terroir and distinctive expertise passed down from father to son. Its wines, appealing from a young age and capable of aging beautifully, are not to be missed by lovers of fine Bordeaux wines. Discover or rediscover the wines of Château Haut-Marbuzet and add one of Saint-Estèphe’s greatest names to your cellar.

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