{"title":"Château Haut Brion","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion: The Pinnacle of Graves Red Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentered in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation in the Graves region, Château Haut-Brion is a venerable Left Bank Bordeaux estate with a rich history stretching back centuries. Its steadfast dedication to producing wines of distinction has solidified its position among the most prestigious names in the world of wine. In the landmark 1855 Classification, Haut-Brion secured its status as the sole estate outside the Médoc to be awarded the highly coveted\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/first-growth-bordeaux\" title=\"First Growth Bordeaux Wines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e First Growth\u003c\/a\u003e designation, a recognition of the consistent quality and character of its wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHaut-Brion History: An Illustrious Reputation Then \u0026amp; Now\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's history stretches back to the first century, making it one of the oldest in Bordeaux, with evidence of winegrowing at Haut-Brion traceable to Roman Gaul. Over the centuries, the chateau's reputation has been acknowledged by notable figures throughout history, including King Charles II and Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was so taken with the style that he imported 6 cases to enjoy in the US, making Haut-Brion the first First Growth to be imported to the country. The bottle itself represents immense history, as it is shaped to emulate old decanters, giving the wine an immediately recognizable and distinctive profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaut-Brion's reputation extends well into the modern era, with vintages receiving top scores and accolades from cherished wine critics. The estate has been the recipient of many 100-point scores, most notably for the 1989 and 2015 vintages, both of which were Triple 100-point wines. The 1989 vintage, known for its power and tannic structure, was described by Robert Parker as \"sumptuous and dramatic, with huge reserves of fruit that are complemented by carnal, savory nuances.\" The more recent 2015 vintage, characterized by warmth and ripeness, was praised by Jeb Dunnuck as \"a perfect wine that couldn’t be any better and is certainly at the top of this great vintage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion: The Dillon Family Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1935, Château Haut-Brion has been under the stewardship of the Clarence Dillon family, with Prince Robert of Luxembourg, representing the 4th generation of the Dillon lineage, currently at the helm. This continuity in ownership has allowed for a consistent vision and unwavering dedication to producing exceptional wines. The winery is well-respected as an innovator, unafraid to explore new avenues to ensure the finest expression of their Grand Vin. This includes embracing modern technology, such as stainless-steel tanks, and building an on-site cooperage to craft their own barrels, showcasing their commitment to quality at every stage of the winemaking process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHaut-Brion Terroir: Graves \u0026amp; Pessac-Leognan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir of Haut-Brion is characterized by deep gravel soils, which are crucial for the exceptional expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. Interspersed within these gravels are pockets of clay that have proven particularly important for the cultivation of high-quality Merlot. This unique combination of soil types is best showcased in the estate's Grand Vin, which features a slightly higher proportion of Merlot compared to typical Left Bank Bordeaux. The result is a softer, more rounded profile with remarkable aromatic complexity, displaying an earthy bouquet reminiscent of forest floor and mushrooms, a testament of the estate's unique terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExperience Haut-Brion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Château Haut-Brion represent a rare opportunity to experience the intersection of Bordeaux's history and winemaking artistry with its unique expression that sets it apart from its Left Bank counterparts. Don't miss this chance to add these extraordinarily collectible wines to your cellar—explore our curated list of back-vintages today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChateau Haut Brion: The Best First Growth Wine Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2005 Chateau Haut Brion - \"Wine doesn’t get any better and this \u003cstrong\u003etour de force\u003c\/strong\u003e can be drunk anytime over the coming three decades or more.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck 100 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen talking about the best fine wines this world has to offer, one of the first estates to come up in conversation will always be Bordeaux’s infamous \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion\u003c\/strong\u003e. This historic estate has woven a tapestry of innovation, resilience, and unwavering commitment to crafting exceptional wines for over two millennia. Diving deeper into the history and winemaking at Haut-Brion will leave anyone in awe and wanting to savor one of the Château’s marvelous wines.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHistory As Rich as Its Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion, with a history spanning over 2,000 years, holds a prominent place in the world of wine. The discovery of gravels, tiny quartz pebbles, marked the beginning of viticulture in the Haut-Brion area around the first century A.D., with Roman influence playing a crucial role. In the 16th century, the term \"\u003cstrong\u003ecru\u003c\/strong\u003e\" was associated with Aubrion and Haulbrion, setting the stage for Haut-Brion's evolution. Jean de \u003cstrong\u003ePontac\u003c\/strong\u003e, a key figure in the estate's history, expanded and improved it, leading to the construction of the château in 1549.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eArnaud III de \u003cstrong\u003ePontac\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the 17th century, revolutionized winemaking, creating the \"New French Claret,\" a precursor to modern \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e reds. Haut-Brion gained royal favor in 1660, serving wine at Charles II's coronation, attracting attention from famous figures like John Locke. In 1749, Joseph de Fumel initiated a golden age, and in 1787, \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Jefferson\u003c\/strong\u003e praised Haut-Brion in his writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 1935, Clarence \u003cstrong\u003eDillon\u003c\/strong\u003e, a New York banker, purchased Haut-Brion, beginning a lasting American connection. The Dillon family's stewardship, marked by modernization and a hospital conversion during World War II, continued into the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoan \u003cstrong\u003eDillon's\u003c\/strong\u003e renovations in the late 20th century, including a high-tech vat room, showcased her dedication to preserving Château Haut-Brion's legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion's rich history, from Roman origins to its present-day legacy under the Dillon family, reflects not only the evolution of winemaking but also its enduring impact on the world of fine wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e2005 Haut-Brion – A “Tour De Force” In Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003etour de force in winemaking\" — \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRobert Parker 100 Points\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2005 Haut Brion became just the second wine at the time of release to receive four or more 100-point scores from major critics, with Robert Parker labelling the wine, \"a tour de force in winemaking.\" Produced among one of Bordeaux's most legendary years, the 2005 Haut Brion is a stark contender for wine of the vintage. Only 9,000 cases were made, a much smaller number than typical releases, becoming one of the rarest and most sought-after First Growth wines on the market today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e2022 Haut-Brion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Haut Brion is one of the chateau's finest cuvées, made up of 54% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Cabernet Franc. Crafted in a vintage which saw significant summer heat waves and spring frost scare, Haut Brion's vines prevailed thanks to the help of the astute winemaking team. The manpower was doubled in an effort to pick the grapes in one week rather than two, ensuring all fruit was ripened at optimum levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce transported to the cellar and blended, the 2022 Haut Brion displayed a deeper hue than normal, and exploded with smoky, scorched earth notes on the nose and palate. Many critics have noted the bottle as 50-year wine, and believe the blockbuster will show at its best with more decades of aging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2015 Haut-Brion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Haut Brion was released to immediate critical acclaim, earning four 100-point scores and, in turn, joining the 1989, 2005, and 2016 Haut Brion as the chateau's only vintages to hit the mark. Comprised of 50% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Cabernet Franc, the growing season was the warmest and sunniest in Bordeaux's recorded history. Late-season rainfall in August provided enough water for optimal ripeness, resulting in fruit of great concentration, lending itself to an elegant, complex, and aromatic final cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chateau's winemaking team has labeled the 2015 Haut-Brion \"among the finest vintages of Chateau Haut-Brion,\" and critics like Jeb Dunnuck have followed suit, stating it to be \"a perfect wine that couldn’t be any better and certainly at the top of this great vintage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFrom the Terroir to The Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion's vineyard, located in the commune of \u003cstrong\u003ePessac\u003c\/strong\u003e, unfolds as a patchwork of history and geography. Belonging to the esteemed Pessac-Léognan appellation, the estate holds the unique distinction of being both a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/first-growth-bordeaux\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/blogs\/news\/about-the-1855-bordeaux-classification-of-the-medoc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1855 classification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and a Classified Growth of the Graves. The birth of this vinous legend traces back 2,000 years, where Romans, upon discovering a terrace adorned with tiny quartz pebbles known as \"graves,\" unknowingly laid the foundation for the concept of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe essence of Haut-Brion lies in its gravelly soils, a composition of small stones featuring various types of quartz. This unique terroir rests upon a subsoil rich in clay, sand, limestone, and shelly sand—a representation of the geological evolution spanning the Tertiary and Quaternary eras. The meticulous attention to this terroir, with its natural drainage and hydrographic network, contributes to the exceptional wine-growing potential that defines Château Haut-Brion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChateau Haut Brion Varietals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt Chateau Haut Brion, 50 hectares of vineyards are meticulously cultivated, featuring a thoughtfully composed blend of grape varieties for their renowned red wine. The composition includes 45.4% Merlot, 43.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.7% Cabernet Franc, and a subtle 1% Petit Verdot. Notably, there has been a shift in plantings since the mid-1990s, reflecting a decrease in Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, accompanied by a modest uptick in Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWithin this historic estate, an additional 3 hectares are dedicated to the cultivation of white Bordeaux wine grape varietals. For the creation of Chateau \u003cstrong\u003eHaut Brion Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vineyard boasts a precise blend of 51.5% Semillon and 48.5% Sauvignon Blanc. It's worth mentioning that a small quantity of Sauvignon Gris contributes to the diversity of the vineyard. This strategic planting approach signifies a notable increase in Sauvignon Blanc over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA noteworthy aspect is that Chateau Haut Brion takes pride in utilizing barrels from their own onsite cooperage for as much as 70% of the aging process, a collaborative effort with the Seguin Moreau company. Frequent rackings, conducted \"à l’esquive,\" allow for precise development, oxygenation, and the formation of character. The slow aging process continues as the wine is bottled, a testament to Haut-Brion's commitment to crafting a Premier Grand Cru that stands the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdd Chateau Haut Brion To Your Cellar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the Dillon family continues to steward Château Haut-Brion, the estate remains a beacon of Bordeaux's winemaking heritage. With its roots in ancient gravels and a history marked by visionary leaders, Haut-Brion illustrates the enduring pursuit of excellence in the world of fine wines. Tasting one of Haut-Brions wines is nothing short of a revelation and is a necessity for anyone invested in the world of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"haut-brion-1988-750ml","title":"1988 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"WS96 \"What a beautiful and complete wine, with dark chocolate, crushed blackberry, cedar and raspberry on the nose. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a beautiful licorice, tar and fruit aftertaste. Long and complex. Will improve with age, but delicious now. -- '88\/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now.\" June 2009","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962438856763,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-1988-F0L0C0","price":615.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-1988-F0L0C0_744bede5-4b8e-4be8-8908-61308401cbad.jpg?v=1701454094"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1989-750ml","title":"1989 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"A spectacular wine that only goes from strength to strength, and which ranks among the pinnacles of my birth year vintage, the 1989 Haut-Brion wafts from the glass with a rich bouquet of blackberries, blackcurrants, cigar wrapper, loamy soil, black truffle, burning embers and vine smoke. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's sumptuous and dramatic, with huge reserves of fruit that are complemented by carnal, savory nuances and framed by melting tannins and ripe acids. Concluding with a long, resonant finish, the only criticism one can make is that a 750-milliliter bottle simply isn't enough.\" WK for WA Feb 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS100 \"What a gorgeous, seductive and beautiful wine, as always. I can't get over the perfumed aromas of subtle milk chocolate, cedar and sweet tobacco. Full-bodied, yet so refined and silky, lasting for minutes on the palate. Everything is in just the right proportion. This is a wine that will go on forever. I love it. One of my great loves in the wine world. -- '89\/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 12,000 cases made.\" JS for WS May 2010\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM100 \"The bottle of 1989 Haut-Brion poured in Hong Kong is unquestionably the best I have encountered in recent years. Youthful in hue, it has a breathtaking bouquet with stunning definition, a mixture of shimmering black fruit, crushed stone, black truffle and graphite. The palate is multi-faceted with unerring complexity, yet the freshness, frisson and energy make this a wonderful wine to drink. This has a life-affirming symmetry and a peacock's tail on the finish that leaves you struck with awe. It is one of the best examples of more than two dozen over the years. Tasted at Woo Cheong Tea House.\" NM for VM Jul 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"Stacked up against the La Mission 1989, tasted alongisde, the Haut-Brion has more immediate punch, still swinging at the very top of its game, and where La Mission has a softer welcome, showing pure pleasure and finesse, the Haut-Brion remains muscular and dense, even a little closed still on first opening, almost impossible to believe at 35 years. A stunning wine, with spiced depths to the damson, roasted plum and cassis fruits. Expect saffron, tobacco and smoked earth notes, with cigar box, rose petal and liqourice aromatics. The texture remains muscular - more so than last time I drank it, but that was from a home cellar and this is ex-château - and it proves one more time that it deserves to be in the pantheon of 20th century wines. Jean-Bernard Delmas estate director, Jean-Philippe Masclef winemaker.\" JA for IB Jul 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \" This continues to be a perfect wine with a beautiful, dense character of tobacco and sweet fruits. Chocolate, toasted walnuts and flowers here too. It's full-bodied with velvety tannins. Lasts for minutes on the palate.\" JS Jun 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"This continues to be one of the immortal wines and one of the greatest young Bordeaux wines of the last half-century. Consistently prodigious and almost a sure bet to top the scoring card of any blind tasting of this vintage as well as other years, the 1989 Haut-Brion is a seamless, majestic classic, and a tribute to this phenomenal terroir and its singular characteristics. The brilliant symmetry of the wine, extraordinary purity, and seamlessness are the hallmarks of a modern-day legend. It is still in its pre-adolescent stage of development, and I would not expect it to hit its full plateau of maturity for another 3-5 years, but this should be an Haut-Brion that rivals the greatest ever made at this estate. Life is too short not to drink this wine as many times as possible! A modern day clone of the 1959?\" Published: Dec 31, 2002","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962439381051,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-1989-F0L0C0","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-1989-F0L0C0_412db36d-6b87-480d-8e88-1d40d9e5cd10.jpg?v=1713202763"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1997-750ml","title":"1997 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"Neal Martin for RobertParker.com writes, \"A deep garnet core. The nose is lifted and vigorous, even compared to the other First Growth ‘97s with hints of mint, liquorices and black olives. Very attractive bouquet. The palate is full-bodied with a wonderful sense of balance, that tell-tale earthiness in the middle but very good structure and vigour. Hints of portabello mushroom, black truffle and bell pepper on the finish, with just a touch of greenness that merely complements the wine as a whole. Good length. A very fine ’97 on par with Lafite.\" Published: Jul 30, 2008","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962441445435,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-1997-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-1997-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1703700124"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2008-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2008 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Case of 6 btls","description":"JA97 \"I loved this vintage of Haut Brion en primeur and am so happy that it has more than lived up to expectations now that it is well into its second decade of life. The fruit remains layered and complex; with plump but measured damson, cassis, bilberry, softening ever so slightly around the edges but still maintaining a slate texture that keeps things just slowly inching forward through the palate. Rosemary, black olives and crushed mint leaf on the finish. Ruthless selection, with just 35% of production going into the first wine.\" JA for DR Feb 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP96 \"This is profound! 2008 Haut-Brion: The extraordinary 2008 Haut-Brion is a candidate for -wine of the vintage.- Composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, it reveals more evolution and complexity in its large-scaled perfume. The dense purple color is followed by a sweet nose of creosote, asphalt, blueberries, black currants and jammy raspberries, sweet tannins, a savory, fleshy mouthfeel and a stunning finish. This incredibly pure, noble wine was produced from one of the estate's smallest crops (only 7,000 cases produced versus the usual 12,000 cases). It should drink well for three decades or more.\" RP May 2011","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964170743867,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-PK06-2008-F0L0C0","price":3150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-PK06-2008-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774048000"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2008-750ml","title":"2008 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA97 \"I loved this vintage of Haut Brion en primeur and am so happy that it has more than lived up to expectations now that it is well into its second decade of life. The fruit remains layered and complex; with plump but measured damson, cassis, bilberry, softening ever so slightly around the edges but still maintaining a slate texture that keeps things just slowly inching forward through the palate. Rosemary, black olives and crushed mint leaf on the finish. Ruthless selection, with just 35% of production going into the first wine.\" JA for DR Feb 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP96 \"This is profound! 2008 Haut-Brion: The extraordinary 2008 Haut-Brion is a candidate for -wine of the vintage.- Composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, it reveals more evolution and complexity in its large-scaled perfume. The dense purple color is followed by a sweet nose of creosote, asphalt, blueberries, black currants and jammy raspberries, sweet tannins, a savory, fleshy mouthfeel and a stunning finish. This incredibly pure, noble wine was produced from one of the estate's smallest crops (only 7,000 cases produced versus the usual 12,000 cases). It should drink well for three decades or more.\" RP May 2011","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964404379707,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2008-F0L0C0","price":509.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2008-F0L0C0_76d9485d-83d0-49bb-84b0-f1c4cd4bc73e.jpg?v=1742521123"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2010-750ml","title":"2010 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 “As for the 2010 Haut-Brion, it does not have the power of Latour’s 2010 or the intense lead pencil shavings and chocolaty component of Lafite-Rothschild, but it is extraordinary, perfect wine. It has a slightly lower pH than the 2009 (3.7 versus the 2009's 3.8), and even higher alcohol than the 2009 (14.6%). The wine is ethereal. From its dense purple color to its incredibly subtle but striking aromatics that build incrementally, offering up a spectacular smorgasbord of aromas ranging from charcoal and camphor to black currant and blueberry liqueur and spring flowers, this wine’s finesse, elegant yet noble power and authority come through in a compelling fashion. It is full-bodied, but that’s only apparent in the aftertaste, as the wine seems to float across the palate with remarkable sweetness, harmony, and the integration of all its component parts - alcohol, tannin, acidity, wood, etc. This prodigious Haut-Brion is hard to compare to another vintage, at least right now, but it should have 50 to 75 years of aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2022-2065+.” RP Feb 2013\u003cbr\u003eChateau Haut-Brion, Premier Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan\u003cbr\u003e Kudos to the team at Haut-Brion and to the proprietors, the Dillon family, who are now represented admirably and meticulously by Prince Robert of Luxembourg. He has made some changes, and all of them seem to have resulted in dramatic improvements to what was already an astonishing group of wines.","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964838686779,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2010-F0L0C0","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2010-F0L0C0_f4e56088-d9f3-48cc-9ea3-e3d4e5d310ca.jpg?v=1764794813"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1997-750ml-slightly-nicked-label","title":"1997 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Scuffed Label]","description":"Neal Martin for RobertParker.com writes, \"A deep garnet core. The nose is lifted and vigorous, even compared to the other First Growth ‘97s with hints of mint, liquorices and black olives. Very attractive bouquet. The palate is full-bodied with a wonderful sense of balance, that tell-tale earthiness in the middle but very good structure and vigour. Hints of portabello mushroom, black truffle and bell pepper on the finish, with just a touch of greenness that merely complements the wine as a whole. Good length. A very fine ’97 on par with Lafite.\" Published: Jul 30, 2008","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964988829755,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-1997-F0L1C0","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-1997-F0L1C0.jpg?v=1781220479"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2014-750ml","title":"2014 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG97 One of the stars of the vintage, the 2014 Haut-Brion is an exceptionally beautiful and vivid wine. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, tobacco and menthol are some of the notes that run through the 2014. Just as it did from barrel, the 2014 boasts tons of opulence, intensity and richness. Dried flowers, tobacco, menthol, licorice and smoke wrap around the huge, baritone-inflected finish. Readers should not be in any rush with the 2014, as it is likely to require a number of years before it even starts to drink well. The blend is 50 % Merlot, 39 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 11 % Cabernet Franc.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJS97 Beautifully perfumed with rose petals, violets and currant bush. Full body, very silky tannins and bright acidity. Tannins are super fine-grained. Goes on for minutes. Racy and refined. Persistent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nRP 96 \"The 2014 Haut Brion is a blend of 50% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 39% Cabernet Sauvignon picked between 11 September and 10 October, cropped at 42.9 hectoliters per hectare and raised in 70% new oak. As I observed when I made the comparison in barrel, the Haut Brion exudes more red fruit than La Mission Haut Brion, adorned with wild strawberry, bilberry, tobacco and again, just that hint of menthol in the background. The palate is very fresh and taut on the entry. The acidity is very nicely pitched and there is a touch of marmalade and blood orange that is tangible at the back of the mouth. There is real frisson to this Haut Brion, not quite as seductive and as smooth as its sibling over the road, but very persistent in the mouth. I noticed that over 15 to 20 minutes that the Haut Brion just gained more and more complexity, putting a small distance between itself and La Mission, as if determined to mock my opinion in barrel that La Mission would have the upper hand! Be my guest. Haut Brion has an inch, just an inch ahead of its \"rival\" sibling. (NM)\" (March 2017)\u003cbr\u003eChateau Haut-Brion, Premier Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39728473669815,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2014-F0L0C0","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2014-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520641"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2013-750ml","title":"2013 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS95 \"This is very, very long and intense with velvety tannins and plenty of sweet tobacco, cedar and dark berry aromas and flavors. Already open and delicious to drink. This is difficult to say it's 2013. Fantastic for the vintage. Only 45% of the normal production.\"JS Feb 2016 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJA94 Looking back at my En Primeur notes, I wrote 'just love Haut-Brion in difficult vintages, always such a lesson in expert winemaking', and I stand by that comment at the 10 years mark. This is gorgeous, with a density of fruit that elevates it above most. Clear woodsmoke and charcoal twist, with grip and even a hint of length. Characterful and although again we are in drinking window territory, and this is a great opportunity to open and enjoy a 1st growth within living memory of buying it En Primeur if you did so. 45% of production in this wine.","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40363970232503,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2013-F0L0C0","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2013-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1628111120"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2017-750ml","title":"2017 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS98 \"This is extremely aromatic and perfumed with crushed-berry, flower, currant and orange-peel character. Full-bodied, very tight and focused with fabulous depth and density that brings you down through the wine. Deep and serious. Very classic wine that reminds me of top Haut-Brions of the mid-1980s.\" JS Jan 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP97 \"A blend of 53% Merlot, 6.3% Cabernet Franc and 40.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Haut-Brion sashays gracefully out of the glass with fragrant notions of black raspberries, kirsch, dark chocolate, star anise and candied violets with a core of warm red and black currants and a touch of pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate bursts with red and black fruit layers, superbly supported by firm, ripe, finely grained tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced.\" LPB forTWA Mar 2020","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42608988029165,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2017-F0L0C0","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2017-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1648839579"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2019-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2019 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Case of 6 btls","description":"LP100 \"Composed of 48.7% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8.1% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Haut-Brion is deep garnet-purple in color. It waltzes out with flamboyant scents of wilted roses, star anise, mossy tree bark, and kirsch, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastille and stewed black plums. The full-bodied palate has a rock-solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and lively acidity supporting the densely packed, muscular black fruit, finishing incredibly long and with a spicy lift. Give it 5-6 more years in bottle to really hit its stride and drink it over the next 40-years+.\" LPB for TWI May 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"The black cassis comes out of the glass, together with iodine, sandalwood and subtle moss and wet-bark undertones, then turning to violets. The palate is mind-blowing, with a cashmere texture that unravels on the palate and continues on for minutes. It's full of superbly complex, ethereal character and mouth-feel, One of the wines of the vintage. As glorious as it may be to taste now, this is one for your deep cellar.\" JS Mar 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM99+ \"The 2019 Haut-Brion has an ethereal degree of transparency on the nose, perhaps the most delineated of all the 2019s, fabulous precision and detail considering the growing season. The palate is medium-bodied with fine bone tannins, unerring symmetry and poise. Cohesive from start to finish with an extraordinarily persistent and compelling closing. Off the charts. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.\" NM for VM Feb 2023","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43305075474669,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-PK06-2019-F0L0C0","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXHTBHAUT-PK06-2019-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520555"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2019-750ml","title":"2019 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP100 \"Composed of 48.7% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8.1% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Haut-Brion is deep garnet-purple in color. It waltzes out with flamboyant scents of wilted roses, star anise, mossy tree bark, and kirsch, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastille and stewed black plums. The full-bodied palate has a rock-solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and lively acidity supporting the densely packed, muscular black fruit, finishing incredibly long and with a spicy lift. Give it 5-6 more years in bottle to really hit its stride and drink it over the next 40-years+.\" LPB for TWI May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"The black cassis comes out of the glass, together with iodine, sandalwood and subtle moss and wet-bark undertones, then turning to violets. The palate is mind-blowing, with a cashmere texture that unravels on the palate and continues on for minutes. It's full of superbly complex, ethereal character and mouth-feel, One of the wines of the vintage. As glorious as it may be to taste now, this is one for your deep cellar.\" JS Mar 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM99+ \"The 2019 Haut-Brion has an ethereal degree of transparency on the nose, perhaps the most delineated of all the 2019s, fabulous precision and detail considering the growing season. The palate is medium-bodied with fine bone tannins, unerring symmetry and poise. Cohesive from start to finish with an extraordinarily persistent and compelling closing. Off the charts. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.\" NM for VM Feb 2023","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43502615953645,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2019-F0L0C0","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2019-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520531"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2018-750ml","title":"2018 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"The 2018 Haut-Brion is composed of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time to begin: tilled earth, followed by pronounced licorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense crème de cassis, rose oil, wild blueberries and kirsch notes, giving way to quiet, persistent leitmotif scents of cinnamon stick, truffles and redcurrant jelly. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers all this and more, revealing tightly wound black fruit, red berry and exotic spice layers within a solid, wonderfully plush frame and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and loads of earth and mineral sparks. This is a profound, highly intellectual, multilayered baby, which will require a good 7-8 years to begin to sing its incredible song, then should cellar a further 40 years at least. By way of reference, think 1989 with more restraint and even greater purity.\" LPB for TWA Mar 2021","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44038060114157,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2018-F0L0C0","price":579.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520482"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2018-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2018 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Case of 6 btls","description":"RP100 \"The 2018 Haut-Brion is composed of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time to begin: tilled earth, followed by pronounced licorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense crème de cassis, rose oil, wild blueberries and kirsch notes, giving way to quiet, persistent leitmotif scents of cinnamon stick, truffles and redcurrant jelly. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers all this and more, revealing tightly wound black fruit, red berry and exotic spice layers within a solid, wonderfully plush frame and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and loads of earth and mineral sparks. This is a profound, highly intellectual, multilayered baby, which will require a good 7-8 years to begin to sing its incredible song, then should cellar a further 40 years at least. By way of reference, think 1989 with more restraint and even greater purity.\" LPB for TWA Mar 2021","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108298125549,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-PK06-2018-F0L0C0","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-PK06-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1685632028"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2020-750ml","title":"2020 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD100 \"I finished my trip through Bordeaux with the 2020 Château Haut-Brion, and it was certainly a fitting cap to the trip. Revealing a deep ruby\/plum hue, the 2020 exhibits extraordinary aromatics of ripe black fruits, scorched earth, cold fireplace, and acacia flowers. An absolute blockbuster on the palate, this structured, full-bodied, massively concentrated Pessac builds incrementally, with ultra-fine tannins, a deep, layered mid-palate, and a great, great finish. Richer and more concentrated than both the 2018 and 2019 (there are some similarities to 2010), this is a legend in the making. The blend is 42.8% Merlot, 39.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc, all of which will spend 15-18 months in 77% new French oak. Hide bottles for a decade, and it should evolve for 50-75 years.\" JD Mar 2023 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"This is a superb Haut-Brion with incredible tannins that are wonderfully fine-grained. It’s really powerful. This is very primary with so much grape-generated tannin structure. Very, very long, going on for minutes. Seductive and friendly at the start and then takes you on at the finish with so much structure. Wine of the vintage?\" JS Apr 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP99 \"The 2020 Haut-Brion is more aromatically demonstrative than La Mission Haut-Brion, bursting with aromas of blackberries and raspberries mingled with licorice, cigar wrapper, pencil shavings and nicely integrated new oak. Full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's rich and layered, with an enveloping core of fruit that's girdled by plenty of sweet, powdery tannin. Despite checking in at a similarly lofty alcoholic degree to the 2019, its more granular tannic profile tempers the vintage's sweetness of fruit and lends the wine a more classically proportioned, and more classically structured, profile.\" WK for WA Apr 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP99 \"The 2020 Haut Brion is a blend of 42.8% Merlot, 39.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17.5% Cabernet Franc, with a pH of 3.78. Deep garnet-purple in color, it opens with profound blackcurrant cordial, baked plums, and boysenberry preserves notes, leading to an undercurrent of graphite, iron ore, black truffles, and wood smoke, plus a hint of cardamom. The full-bodied palate is tightly knit with black fruit and mineral layers, supported by a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins and seamless acidity, finishing long and savory.\" LPB for TWI Mar 2023","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44113337090285,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2020-F0L0C0","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2020-F0L0C0_57ed643a-3794-464f-83da-3a2b66790e49.jpg?v=1742520470"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2020-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2020 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Case of 6 btls","description":"JD100 \"I finished my trip through Bordeaux with the 2020 Château Haut-Brion, and it was certainly a fitting cap to the trip. Revealing a deep ruby\/plum hue, the 2020 exhibits extraordinary aromatics of ripe black fruits, scorched earth, cold fireplace, and acacia flowers. An absolute blockbuster on the palate, this structured, full-bodied, massively concentrated Pessac builds incrementally, with ultra-fine tannins, a deep, layered mid-palate, and a great, great finish. Richer and more concentrated than both the 2018 and 2019 (there are some similarities to 2010), this is a legend in the making. The blend is 42.8% Merlot, 39.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc, all of which will spend 15-18 months in 77% new French oak. Hide bottles for a decade, and it should evolve for 50-75 years.\" JD Mar 2023 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"This is a superb Haut-Brion with incredible tannins that are wonderfully fine-grained. It’s really powerful. This is very primary with so much grape-generated tannin structure. Very, very long, going on for minutes. Seductive and friendly at the start and then takes you on at the finish with so much structure. Wine of the vintage?\" JS Apr 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP99 \"The 2020 Haut-Brion is more aromatically demonstrative than La Mission Haut-Brion, bursting with aromas of blackberries and raspberries mingled with licorice, cigar wrapper, pencil shavings and nicely integrated new oak. Full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's rich and layered, with an enveloping core of fruit that's girdled by plenty of sweet, powdery tannin. Despite checking in at a similarly lofty alcoholic degree to the 2019, its more granular tannic profile tempers the vintage's sweetness of fruit and lends the wine a more classically proportioned, and more classically structured, profile.\" WK for WA Apr 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP99 \"The 2020 Haut Brion is a blend of 42.8% Merlot, 39.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17.5% Cabernet Franc, with a pH of 3.78. Deep garnet-purple in color, it opens with profound blackcurrant cordial, baked plums, and boysenberry preserves notes, leading to an undercurrent of graphite, iron ore, black truffles, and wood smoke, plus a hint of cardamom. The full-bodied palate is tightly knit with black fruit and mineral layers, supported by a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins and seamless acidity, finishing long and savory.\" LPB for TWI Mar 2023","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44113337123053,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-PK06-2020-F0L0C0","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-PK06-2020-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520469"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2021-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2021 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Case of 6 btls","description":"RP97 \"The 2021 Haut-Brion confirms its fine showing en primeur, cementing its status as one of the wines of the vintage. Its complex bouquet of dark berries and cassis mingled with notions of cigar wrapper and burning embers unfurls in the glass. Full-bodied, deep and velvety, it’s concentrated and layered with a multidimensional core of fruit, sweet tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. Reflecting the timeless elegance of Haut-Brions from cooler years, the 2021 will delight Bordeaux purists.\" YC for TWA Feb 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS97 \"This is beautifully crafted and very perfumed, with ultra-fine tannins and vivid dark fruit such as blackcurrants, as well as dark chocolate, hazelnuts and hints of forest floor, mushrooms, tar, matchstick and oyster shells. Drink or hold.\" JS Apr 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR97 \"Scented flowers and red berries on the nose, lovely aromatics with green peppercorns, herbal blackcurrant leaf and floral scents. Rich and round for a 2021, high acidity gives the life-force but this has a great structure in the mouth. Quite imposing tannins cover the entire tongue and cheeks, and I love it. Grippy, focused, this is one of the more demonstrative 2021 wines in terms of texture and power, but still keeps precision and direction. Chalky grip, a mineral undertone and feeling of substance on the finish. Allow a few more years before starting on this.\" GH for DR Nov 2023","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47275810521325,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-PK06-2021-F0L0C0","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-PK06-2021-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1731533635"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2021-750ml","title":"2021 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP97 \"The 2021 Haut-Brion confirms its fine showing en primeur, cementing its status as one of the wines of the vintage. Its complex bouquet of dark berries and cassis mingled with notions of cigar wrapper and burning embers unfurls in the glass. Full-bodied, deep and velvety, it’s concentrated and layered with a multidimensional core of fruit, sweet tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. Reflecting the timeless elegance of Haut-Brions from cooler years, the 2021 will delight Bordeaux purists.\" YC for TWA Feb 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS97 \"This is beautifully crafted and very perfumed, with ultra-fine tannins and vivid dark fruit such as blackcurrants, as well as dark chocolate, hazelnuts and hints of forest floor, mushrooms, tar, matchstick and oyster shells. Drink or hold.\" JS Apr 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR97 \"Scented flowers and red berries on the nose, lovely aromatics with green peppercorns, herbal blackcurrant leaf and floral scents. Rich and round for a 2021, high acidity gives the life-force but this has a great structure in the mouth. Quite imposing tannins cover the entire tongue and cheeks, and I love it. Grippy, focused, this is one of the more demonstrative 2021 wines in terms of texture and power, but still keeps precision and direction. Chalky grip, a mineral undertone and feeling of substance on the finish. Allow a few more years before starting on this.\" GH for DR Nov 2023","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47323482030317,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2021-F0L0C0","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2021-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520193"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-haut-brion-blanc-pessac-leognan-magnum-1-5l","title":"2018 Chateau Haut-Brion, Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"JS99 Opulent and perfumed for this great white in 2018, with lemon curd, cooked apple, lilac, lime flower, stone, rock and hints of sandalwood. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and compressed with layers of fruit that are integrated and focused. Needs time to open and show its true greatness but stunning.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJL98 The perfume displays ripe lemon, grapefruit, green apples, waxy Meyer lemons, spice, honeysuckle and cut stone. On the palate, the wine is luscious, opulent, oily, deep and fresh, with a sensuously textured finish that lingers, which is a good thing as you can sit with all that ripe citrus and stone for even longer. Made from a blend of 80.6% Sauvignon Blanc and 19.4% Semillon, this is the highest percentage of Sauvignon Blanc in the blend for Haut Brion Blanc.","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49105978786029,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUB-1500-2018-F0L0C0","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUB-1500-2018-F0L0C0_4c2237b7-de84-430a-a6f7-af6bb30fa74c.jpg?v=1768594116"},{"product_id":"2008-chateau-haut-brion-blanc-pessac-leognan-magnum-1-5l","title":"2008 Chateau Haut-Brion, Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"JD97 The 2008 Haut Brion Blanc is straight-up thrilling and ranks with the top handful of whites in the vintage. Based on 55% Semillon and 45% Sauvignon, it has awesome minerality as well as vivid notes of yellow fruits, citrus, flowers, and wet stone. Full-bodied, deep, concentrated, and perfectly balanced, it’s singing today, and I don’t expect that to change any time soon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJS96 What extraordinary class to this young white, with subtle yet intense aromas and flavors of minerals, slice pears and apples, walnuts and cream. Full and ultra-refined, with the texture of a great fine red and a fresh, fruity, delicate finish. It lasts for minutes on the palate.","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49105978884333,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUB-1500-2008-F0L0C0","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUB-1500-2008-F0L0C0_94568afe-e429-4a96-8a55-fe9c661ddffb.jpg?v=1768594115"},{"product_id":"2001-chateau-haut-brion-blanc-pessac-leognan-magnum-1-5l","title":"2001 Chateau Haut-Brion, Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"Robert Parker writes, \"This dense, full-bodied, concentrated, lively Haut-Brion Blanc exhibits aromas of honeyed citrus, flowers, smoke, and melon. It should age marvelously for three decades. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2030.\"","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49105978917101,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUB-1500-2001-F0L0C0","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUB-1500-2001-F0L0C0_1764d6c3-2768-412d-ac2c-934d0b1e5248.jpg?v=1768594115"},{"product_id":"2007-chateau-haut-brion-blanc-pessac-leognan-magnum-1-5l","title":"2007 Chateau Haut-Brion, Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"JA98 The complexity is evident from the first time you approach the nose - this is candied lemon, wax, quince, cut through the sharper citrus peel and gooseberry. Just a gorgeous white wine at the stage where everything is fully open, with hints of tertiary, but still full of freshness, and with huge length through the palate. 3.2ph. Harvest August 28 to September 10, 45% new barrel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWS97 Delivers aromas of dried pineapple, lemon and mango, yet stays reserved, with an underlying minerality, almost chalkiness. Full-bodied, offering amazing density and richness. Loads of fruit are restrained, like a ballerina with perfect form. A tense, poised wine that blows your mind with its balance and structure. The wine of the vintage for 2007 in Bordeaux. Best after 2013.","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49133605519597,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUB-1500-2007-F0L0C0","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUB-1500-2007-F0L0C0_5e564746-25ef-48ec-bd9e-6325db84b095.jpg?v=1768594095"},{"product_id":"2022-chateau-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-case-of-6-btls","title":"2022 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Case of 6 btls","description":"JD98+ A blockbuster of a wine from this château, the 2022 Château Haut-Brion is based on 53.6% Merlot, 35.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Cabernet Franc. It's slightly deeper hued than its sibling, the La Mission Haut-Brion, and brings a slightly firmer, more masculine style in its smoky blackcurrants, scorched earth, graphite, violet, and tobacco-driven aromas and flavors. As good as it gets on the palate, this sensationally layered, seamless Haut-Brion has medium to full-bodied richness, a sensationally pure, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, building yet polished tannins, and an incredible finish. It deserves at least a decade in the cellar (it's clearly enjoyable even today), and I suspect it will evolve for 50-75 years or more, given its balance, concentration, and structure.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG98 The 2022 Haut-Brion is powerful and explosive. At the same time, it is incredibly reticent. None of that should be of concern for readers who can wait. Black-toned fruit, gravel, incense, scorched earth and licorice all stain the palate, framed by impenetrable, imposing tannins. A vertical, explosive wine, the 2022 is going to need a number of years to be at its best. I suspect it will be magnificent in many years' time. The Haut-Brion softens with a bit of time in the glass, but it remains very much a blockbuster.","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49433342804205,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-PK06-2022-F0L0C0","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-PK06-2022-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774048062"},{"product_id":"2022-chateau-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-bottle-750ml","title":"2022 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD98+ A blockbuster of a wine from this château, the 2022 Château Haut-Brion is based on 53.6% Merlot, 35.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Cabernet Franc. It's slightly deeper hued than its sibling, the La Mission Haut-Brion, and brings a slightly firmer, more masculine style in its smoky blackcurrants, scorched earth, graphite, violet, and tobacco-driven aromas and flavors. As good as it gets on the palate, this sensationally layered, seamless Haut-Brion has medium to full-bodied richness, a sensationally pure, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, building yet polished tannins, and an incredible finish. It deserves at least a decade in the cellar (it's clearly enjoyable even today), and I suspect it will evolve for 50-75 years or more, given its balance, concentration, and structure.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG98 The 2022 Haut-Brion is powerful and explosive. At the same time, it is incredibly reticent. None of that should be of concern for readers who can wait. Black-toned fruit, gravel, incense, scorched earth and licorice all stain the palate, framed by impenetrable, imposing tannins. A vertical, explosive wine, the 2022 is going to need a number of years to be at its best. I suspect it will be magnificent in many years' time. The Haut-Brion softens with a bit of time in the glass, but it remains very much a blockbuster.","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666545352941,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2022-F0L0C0","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2022-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1773956127"},{"product_id":"2015-chateau-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-bottle-750ml-gift-box","title":"2015 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"A blend of 50% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Haut-Brion is reticent to begin, languidly revealing crushed black cherries, ripe black plums and wild blueberries with sparks of cinnamon stick, cloves, nutmeg, espresso, unsmoked cigars, tapenade, crushed rocks and lavender. The full-bodied palate possesses wonderfully complementary contrasts of bold black and blue fruit richness and delicately nuanced cherry fruit, baking spices and floral accents, strutting ripe, finely pixelated tannins and seamless acidity that is placed firmly in the background, finishing very long and with plenty of attitude. This impeccably poised, exquisitely perfumed 2015 Haut-Brion possesses the most alluring yet seemingly effortless beauty. While it bears only a passing resemblance in its opulent personality to the now legendary 1989, like that vintage the 2015 cannot fail to hedonically satiate and intellectually edify all lovers of great Bordeaux who drink it. What's more, it also has the blue-blooded tenaciousness to remain this jaw-droppingly impressive, throughout its many guises over time, and for a very, very long time.\"  LPB Feb 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD100 \"The 2015 Haut Brion is a perfect wine that couldn’t be any better and is certainly at the top of this great vintage. A blend of 50% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc, this full-bodied, concentrated, backward, yet sensationally pure 2015 boast knockout notes of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, ground herbs, and graphite, with a terrific damp earth\/minerality quality emerging with time in the glass. Straight, focused, and built like a skyscraper, with a stacked mid-palate, forget bottles for 7-8 years and enjoy over the following three to four decades.\" JD Nov 2017\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP100 \"The 2015 Haut-Brion is composed of 50% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet in color, it rolls out of the glass with a youthful, still primary core of juicy black plums, crushed blackcurrants, and boysenberries, before revealing evocative notes of iron ore, violets, dark chocolate, and licorice with a waft of tar. The full-bodied palate is packed with muscular black fruits and lots of mineral nuances, framed by very firm, very fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. Stunning!\" LPB for TWI Nov 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNeal Martin for RobertParker.com writes, \"The 2015 Haut-Brion is a blend of 50% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc picked between 8 September and 5 October. Of course, it showed majestically out of barrel, so pressure was on in bottle. Deep in color, the bouquet is a real showstopper: blackberry, raspberry, sage, black olive and warm gravel...this is a profoundly complex bouquet that is nuanced and beautifully delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and ample freshness, but don’t be deceived because this is a very structured Haut-Brion built for the long-term. Remarkably the 14.9% alcohol is completely disguised. It feels incredibly long, and yet instead of fanning out, it shuts down the door on the finish. It is a behemoth of a wine, one that is up there with the legends of the past.\" 100 Points Published: Feb 28, 2018","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49720710430957,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2015-F0L0C1","price":629.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2015-F0L0C0_e9c1e84b-c10a-4a32-a054-bf6198d01cc9.jpg?v=1753396890"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/HautBrion_Cellar.jpg?v=1704932773","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-haut-brion.oembed?page=2","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}