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Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Rouge Premier Grand Cru Classé 2018

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100 - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

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.

100 - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider -

Opulent, powerful, full-bodied, dense and intense, this incredibly rich wine offers mouth-coating layers of ripe, lush, smoke and tobacco infused dark red and black fruits. What makes this wine great is that with all its power, you also find balance, elegance, harmony and layers of complexity. The expansive finish, with its ripe fruits, tobacco leaf, smoke, barbecue and oceanic minerality holds you captive for over 60 seconds! This will age for at least 3-4 decades with ease. The wine blends 56% Merlot, 37.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 14.6 ABV.

99 - James Suckling -

98 - Wine Spectator -

Waves of cassis, cherry puree and blackberry paste roll through in this showstopper, with notes of tea, sandalwood, iron and anise providing an entourage for the fruit. A subtle warm earth accent underscores the finish without intruding on the texture. A large-scaled yet eminently refined wine. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2045.

98 - Jeb Dunnuck -

A quintessential expression of this terroir, the 2018 Château Haut-Brion checks in as 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Cabernet Franc brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. Ripe and sexy, yet also offering subtle aromas and flavors of blackcurrants, smoked earth, tobacco leaf, truffle, lead pencil, and minerals, it takes its time opening up but reveals a full-bodied, concentrated, multi-layered style carrying gorgeous tannins, flawless balance, and just a wonderful symmetry and elegance paired with beautiful richness. This noble, gorgeous Haut-Brion will benefit from 7-8 years of bottle age and cruise for 40 years or so.

98 - Decanter -

A beautiful Haut-Brion that combines generosity and elegance. It's rich, and velvety, with a vibrant ruby rim, all conveying structure and a sense of power. The flavour floods in through the mid-palate, displaying wonderfully vibrant blackberry, blueberry, slate, touches of blond tobacco, freshly cut herbs and exotic spicing. You can feel in the texture that it's a warm year, not holding back. It's powerful but elegant and unforced at the same time, with some brambled edges that give a welcome sense of acidity and a touch of bitterness. Harvested 6 September to 2 October, yielding 44hl/ha. 3.8pH. IPT72 - the same level as 2015, but it was a little higher in 2010 and 2009.

Technical Details

Blend 49.4% Merlot, 38.7 Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.9% Cabernet Franc
Winemaker Jean-Philippe Delmas
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub Region Graves
Appellation Pessac-Léognan
Vineyard Estate vineyards of Château Haut-Brion
Farming Method Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) & ISO 14001 certified
Oak 62% in new French oak
Aging / Cooperage 20 months
Alcohol 14.5%

Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Rouge Premier Grand Cru Classé 2018

Name: Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Rouge Premier Grand Cru Classé 2018
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1001144
Price: 649.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) & ISO 14001 certified

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We have just BARELY a case of the 2018 Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Rouge Premier Grand Cru Classé, boasting not only DOUBLE 100 points, but also one 99 pointer and triple 98s. Robert Parker calls it “profound, highly intellectual, multilayered,” while Jeb Dunnuck describes it as a “quintessential expression of this terroir.” James Suckling named it the #30 top French wine of 2021, while dubbing it “ever so refined and polished” with a “lovely, energetic finish.” The top guns have spoken, and the sky-high praise is irrefutable: This is unquestionably one of the most collectible and iconic wines you’ll be able to get your hands on in this range.

It makes sense, as Château Haut-Brion is one of the most historic and revered wine estates not only in Bordeaux but the world. It was the only estate outside the Médoc to be included in the famous 1855 Classification, and one of the first four original First Growths. As the first true luxury brand in the world of wine, it is globally renowned for its elegance, longevity, and distinctive smoky-mineral character. Those who have tried it are instantly engrossed in its spellbinding magnitude and power, and utterly captivated by its prestige. Make some of this incredibly powerful, endlessly elegant juice yours to savor for a fraction of its normal price!

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