Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

2018

Blend

49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.9% Cabernet Franc,

Wine designation

Château Haut-Brion, Red, 2018
Category: Pessac-Léognan, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pair with Herb-crusted lamb, Rossini tournedos, Hare stew.

Data sheet

Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

2018

Tasting notes

Dark, intense red colour. The initial impression on the nose is deep, spicy and incredibly complex, underscored by ripe black fruit aromas. Starts out soft and well structured on the palate, becoming full-bodied with impressive volume and smooth tannin. The finish is incredibly long, enhanced by rich flavours that are neither heavy nor harsh.

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

62% 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.