Château Haut-Marbuzet - Saint-Estèphe

Château Haut-Marbuzet is a leading name in Saint-Estèphe, blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc into a wine that trades on richness and generosity rather than austerity. This northern Médoc appellation, closest to the estuary, gives structured, savoury reds built for the long game, and Haut-Marbuzet has built its reputation on a plusher, more immediately seductive take on that template.

Expect dense dark fruit, smoky oak and firm tannins softened by real flesh. Serve at 16-18°C alongside beef, lamb, venison or game birds — this is a wine that wants roasted meat and a proper sauce, not a light supper.