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Château Haut-Brion 2009
Red wine | Premier Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Léognan AC
Located a few kilometers from Bordeaux, it is the oldest vineyard in the region. It was in 1935 that Clarence Dillon bought the Château and restored its titles of nobility. Since then, his wine has been recognized for its deep character and great aging potential. A collector’s wine.
- France Bordeaux
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Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc - 5 - 30 years
- 14.50% vol.
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98 100Wine SpectatorThis enormous young wine is among the most backward of the vintage at this early stage, with iron-clad grip holding the broad, deep core of blackberry, cassis and roasted fig notes in check for now. The finish is a torrent of dense, almost compressed layers of tobacco leaf, hot paving stone, singed bay leaf and tar that will take at least a decade to massage together fully. This one is for the kids born in 2009. Best from 2020 through 2040.
Intense, dark purple red, with black reflections.
Fruity, fresh, pure, plum nuances.
Ample, then fleshy, rich and complete, melting and very elegant in its texture and touch, fantastic finish of freshness, flesh and above all great class.
The Château Haut-Brion vineyard is located in the town of Pessac, a few kilometers southwest of Bordeaux, and extends over 51 hectares. The terroir is made up of two gravel ridges. These gravels are small pebbles, made of different varieties of quartz, real precious stones from the Château Haut-Brion terroir.
Vatting in 225 hl stainless steel vats, aging for 18 to 22 months in barrels, 80% of which is new wood.
Cork
Wooden box