Chateau Haut-Brion, Premier Grand Cru Classe, Ερυθρό, 2006

Grapes - Cabernet Sauvignon · Malbec · Merlot · Petit Verdot Region - Pessac-Léognan Regional styles - Bordeaux Pessac-Léognan Food pairing - Beef · Lamb · Game (deer, venison) · Poultry Alcohol - 13.5 % The wine of Château Haut Brion is in a class by itself. There is no other Bordeaux wine like it.
The complex aromatics with all the earthy, tar, leather, smoke, truffle, cassis and spice are unique to Haut Brion.
This is an incredibly, refined, elegant, sensuous style of wine, that is never heavy or out of balance.

There is a purity of fruit found in this stylish Bordeaux wine that is unique to Haut Brion.
Compared to the other First Growths, it will usually be ready to drink at a younger age.
But that does not mean it doesn’t age as well.
Far from it. In fact, for example well stored bottles from 1928, 1929 and 1945 all offer compelling tasting experiences today.
Life is too short not to drink Haut Brion as often as possible.