Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

2009

Blend

46% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Château Haut Brion, Red, 2009
Category: Pessac-Léognan, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pair alongside a roasted turkey, with truffle, potatoes and coarse salt, alternatively, pair with halibut with morel mushrooms and crushed potatoes.

Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

2009

Tasting notes

A very dry vintage which meant that harvest started early but impeccable weather meant that the harvest lasted a long time. A warm ripe bouquet with concentration of flavoring. A mouthfeel that echoes the nose with delightful complex blending of flavors.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 48 hectares
Soil composition: Fine gravel, made up of pebbles and quartz, with a subsoil of clay, sand, limestone and shelly sand.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Hand-picked
Maceration technique: Double-lined stainless steel tanks with temperature control.
Aging: Oak Barrels
78% new barrels
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 10 000 cases
Winemaker: Jean-Philippe Masclef

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.