2015 Château Haut Brion Blanc

Of all the Bordeaux premier crus, Haut-Brion is the most charming, always elegant and refined and always in top condition, young or old. Haut Brion is the oldest and historically the most colourful estate in the Gironde - it was here that the first single-vineyard Bordeaux was made in the 17th century, first served in London coffee houses and praised by many eminent writers. In 1935, the estate was bought by Clarence Dillon, an American banker. He invested heavily in renovating the chai and the vineyard. In 1960, Haut-Brion became the first premier cru to replace the wooden barrels with stainless steel tanks. In 1983, the Dillon family bought the neighbouring Château la Mission Haut-Brion. Haut-Brion is almost always the fastest maturing and most accessible of the premier crus, but this easy, young charm is deceptive, because the wine ages beautifully.

The 2015 Haut-Brion Blanc, blended from 69% Sauvignon Blanc and 31% Semillon, has lovely aromas of ripe pears, Golden Delicious apple, fresh pineapple and apricots. The medium to full-bodied palate has incredible layers, plus a fantastic frame of freshness, finishing with multifaceted mineral and citrus notes. The many tightly wound nuances here, as well as the structure that is built like a brick house, promise to reward patience greatly over the next 25+ years. Parker writes in his review (97+/100): " ....Trust me, lovers of this style will be kicking themselves if they don't purchase a few bottles of this amazing vintage while they can"

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