Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

2010

Blend

57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Château Haut Brion, Red, 2010
Category: Pessac-Léognan, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pair with Pauillac milk-fed lamb, Leg of lamb, Beef tenderloin.

Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

2010

Tasting notes

The color of this wine is close to a superb ruby red with a purplish sheen. The nose reveals itself when swirled. The aromas follow one another in a superb blend, starting with a woody note, followed by red fruits and then the terroir with flavors of cocoa powder, roasted coffee, and cigars. On the palate, the initial smoothness gives way to the emergence of the tannic structure. Despite a palpable density, the tannins are of great endless finish.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 51 hectares (48 for red wine and 3 for white wine)
Soil composition: Fine gravel, made up of pebbles and quartz, with a subsoil of clay, sand, limestone and shelly sand.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Double-lined stainless steel tanks with temperature control.
Maceration technique: 15 to 20 days vatting time
Aging: Oak Barrels
75% new barrels
Type of oak: French
Winemaker: Florence Forgas

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Founded in 1533 by Jean de Pontac, Haut Brion gained international recognition in 1663 when it was mentioned in Samuel Pepy’s journal. Classified first growth in 1855 cementing its status among the elite Bordeaux estates. Purchased by Clarence Dillon in 1935, remaining in the Dillon family to this day, under the leadership of Prince Robert of Luxembourg.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Generation after generation practicing environmental protection, limiting intervention and using no insecticides. With 4 hectares of wooded area, that are home to over 40 species of birds. Managing the wooded areas is crucial for the preservation of ecological corridors and biodiversity reservoirs in Bordeaux’s urban area.