One of the wines that looked as though it would prove one of the bargains of this year's primeur campaign has already come out. You can get a case of Ch Haut Bages Libéral from Fine & Rare for just £135 in bond which I would say is a steal. Here's my note in advance of my Pauillac tasting notes in full which will be published later this week:
Ch Haut Bages Libéral 2004 Pauillac 17+ Drink 2013-20
Liquid purple, relatively opulent on the nose. Quite deep and trying very hard. Attractive spiciness and no excess of dryness of tannin. Well...