Description

Château Haut-Brion is without a doubt one of the oldest grand crus in the region. Using sustainable methods, it carefully cultivate the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines that produce the grapes which make up its grand vin.

They bury their roots in gravelly knolls that sit on a clay and sand bedrock. THe grapes are harvested by hand beofre the wine produced is matured in oak barrels whose percentage of new wood is in the 80%. Made for ageing, it stuns everyone with its extremely fine tannins and distinctiveness.

iDealwine Primeur tasting note : “The nose is fruity with its red and black fruit aromas. On the palate, the acidulous fruitiness sits a supple and elegant undercurrent that is candid and deep. The delicate tannins appear slowly, and the finish has a wonderful length. The wine is beautifully balanced and brilliant precise.”

Wine Advocate : “The 2023 Haut-Brion exhibits a more Cabernet-inflected personality than the richer 2022, offering up a deep but youthfully reserved bouquet of dark wild berries, licorice, smoke and pencil lead mingled with notions of cigar wrapper, nicely integrated new oak and spices. Full-bodied, deep and velvety, it’s layered and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit structured around abundant but velvety tannins, concluding with a long, controlled finish. Somewhat reminiscent of the estate’s successful 2006, it’s a blend of 52.3% Merlot, 38.6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9.1% Cabernet Franc.”