Le Bahans du
Château Haut-Brion

2nd wine (until 2006)

Pessac-Léognan

1996

Blend

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Le Bahans du Château Haut-Brion, Red, 1996
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pair with a roast lamb, a grilled beef or with turkey and roasted chestnuts.

Data sheet

Le Bahans du
Château Haut-Brion

2nd wine (until 2006)

Pessac-Léognan

1996

Tasting notes

A deep crimson color, notes of coffee, cocoa, and very ripe black currents. An expression of sophistication with a layering of flavoring as well as a construction of tannins.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 48 hectares

Soil composition: A primarily gravel based soil, with many small stones with a unique subsoil of clay, sand, limestone and shelly sand.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Destemming, Stainless steel vats.

Maceration technique: Elaboration using punching down and pumping over.

Aging: Oak barrels

15% new oak

Type of oak: French

Bottles produced: 5 000 to 7 000 cases

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

The winegrowing history of the Haut-Brion estate dates back to the middle of the 1st century AD. In 1899, Château Haut-Brion became one of the four « Premiers Grands Crus Classés » in red. In 1935, Clarence Dillon acquired Château Haut-Brion, Clarence Dillon restored the estate to its former glory. This extraordinary vision, is perpetuated today by the 4th generation of the family, embodied by its president, Prince Robert de Luxembourg.Located in the commune of Pessac, just a few kilometers from Bordeaux, Château Haut-Brion – the first of three estates acquired by the Dillon family – is the oldest wine estate in the region.Château Haut-Brion is the only one to hold the dual distinction of Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855 and Cru Classé de Graves.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

A vineyard run according to sustainable agriculture, the objective being to optimize economic performance by controlling inputs, to limit their environmental impacts.