Château Haut-Brion Rouge - 2011
The domain
The oldest of the Grands Crus of Bordeaux, Château Haut-Brion is the fruit of five centuries of history. Founded in 1533 by Jean de Pontac, it became a Premier Grand Cru Classé outside Médoc in 1855 and recognized as a Cru Classé in 1959. Today, Château Haut-Brion continues to write the legend of the greatest wines in the world.
The vineyard
A benchmark among the great wines of Pessac-Léognan, the vineyard has an exceptional terroir on multi-colored gravel soils.
Composition
46% Cabernet Sauvignon
35% Merlot
19% Cabernet Franc
Serving temperature
17-18°C
Beautiful deep red color
Intense with fragrances of black fruits
Fine and elegant attack with coated tannins and a beautifully persistent finish.
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