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The Story

Château Haut-Brion is the oldest and by far the smallest of the "Premiers Grands Crus" vineyards of the Gironde 1855 classification. Château Haut-Brion is one of the few remaining family-owned domains of the Bordeaux region with a history going back to the 16th century. It has been owned by the American Dillon family since 1935.

 

There is an amazing dual hit of black fruit and fine-grained tannins here, which is rounded off with a wonde...

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Vintage 2023

Challenges and triumphs: the 2023 vintage in Bordeaux

The Bordeaux wine region has long been revered for its exceptional wines, shaped by a delicate dance between nature and human skill. However, the 2023 vintage was proof of the resilience and adaptability of winegrowers in the face of difficult weather conditions. From the relentless weather conditions to the current activity in the vineyards in November, this year has been a rollercoaste...

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Tasted in April 2024. 52.3% Merlot, 38.6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9.1% Cabernet Franc. 14.6% alcohol. It exhibits highly aromatic blackcurrants, with notes of leather, tobacco leaf, and cigar box. It has great acidity, a strong backbone, exceptional complexity, and is vibrant and sophisticated, with a long and sensual finish. It's spectacular for the vintage.

  • 98p

Puissant, net, charnu, avec cette année une petite dominante de merlots plutôt fermes tout en étant dans un registre propre au cabernet. Grand avenir.

  • 97p

Deep garnet, opaque core, purple reflections. Delicate spicy nuances, a hint of herbal savouriness, bitumen, blackberryish fruit, subtle hint of liquorice, multi-faceted bouquet with a touch of fine oak. Complex on the palate, full-bodied and taut, fine red cherry notes, integrated with supporting tannins, freshly structured, mineral and salty; a long-distance runner.

  • 97p

  Blackberries, blueberries, scented, fruit driven, fruit forward, nuanced, detailed and deep nose, yet lifted. Floral high notes.
Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, nuanced, juicy, some spices, liquorice, bright and elegant, lovely balance, incredible freshness and liveliness, saline notes. When you think the aftertaste ends, it comes back and you get another impressive round of flavours. 99-100

  • 100p

 Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Energetic nose with vibrant fruit, reminiscent of ripe blackcurrants and elderberries, black cherries complemented by hints of graphite, subtle oak and oriental spices. On the palate complex with fine tension, excellent depth and length, multi-layered finish with charming balance. Again Haut-Brion proves its excellent terroir and the team of Haut-Brion the intelligence to interpret this terroir in a perfect manner. 

  • 99p

This is tight, yet so upright and proper, with a vertical line of fine tannin that runs true and deep. It’s medium- to full-bodied with an exquisite texture and a long, structured finish. 52.3% merlot, 38.6% cabernet sauvignon and 9.1% cabernet franc. 98-99

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Origin

Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux

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