Château Haut-Brion 2018, Pessac-Léognan 1° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 100
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Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time to begin: tilled earth, followed by pronounced licorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense crème de cassis, rose oil, wild blueberries and kirsch notes. robertparker.com (31.3.2021)
Robert Parker - 100/100
The 2018 Haut-Brion is composed of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time to begin: tilled earth, followed by pronounced licorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense crème de cassis, rose oil, wild blueberries and kirsch notes, giving way to quiet, persistent leitmotif scents of cinnamon stick, truffles and redcurrant jelly. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers all this and more, revealing tightly wound black fruit, red berry and exotic spice layers within a solid, wonderfully plush frame and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and loads of earth and mineral sparks. This is a profound, highly intellectual, multilayered baby, which will require a good 7-8 years to begin to sing its incredible song, then should cellar a further 40 years at least. By way of reference, think 1989 with more restraint and even greater purity. robertparker.com (31.3.2021)
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Alcohol | 14,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 1 bottle |
| Vines | Merlot 49.4%, Cabernet Sauvignon 38.7%, Cabernet Franc 11.9% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Haut-Brion, 135 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 33608 Pessac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
| Environmental certification | High environmental value |
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