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Tasting Notes
AromaSmoke, tobacco, charcoal, truffle; dark plum and black cherry Palate: Silky and harmonious; profound density with weightless concentration Finish: Exceptionally long with refined mineral tension and lingering spice Balance/Complexity: Singular Graves terroir expression; high new oak fully integrates over decades; peak drinking 15–20 years; great vintages age 50–75+ years
PalateSmooth & balanced
FinishLong & satisfying
Product Story & Guide
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan AOC, Graves, Bordeaux
Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé en 1855 (First Growth)
Grape Varieties: 45–48% Merlot, 40–44% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~10% Cabernet Franc
Soil Type: Deep gravel (up to 18m) over clay, sand, quartz, and minerals
Vinification: Temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation
Aging: 18–22 months in French oak barrels; 75–80% new oak
Filtration/Fining: Not specified
ABV: 13%–15% (vintage variable)
Bottle Size: Not specified
Production: ~10,000–12,000 cases per year
Second Wine: Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
Series: Grand Vin, Château Haut-Brion