2020 Château Haut Brion

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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 Haut Brion is powerful, full and creamy with a breathtaking plump luxury of blackcurrant, smokey oak and tobacco. Lushly soft, complex and long.

The Haut-Brion 2020 is a blend of 42.8% Merlot, 39.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17.5% Cabernet Franc. Deep purple-black is the Haut Brion in the glass. In its young years and is reserved in the first minutes then comes wave after wave of exotic spices such as cardamom, cassis, star anise which turns into a lush aromas of roses, chocolate pastry, warm cassis and raspberries with nuances of cedar, pebbles, truffles, wet dark forest floor. The full taste is really profound, with restrained black fruit and spice layers that slowly give mineral notes and savory suggestions in a great package of firm, super fine-grained tannins and a beautiful freshness, which finishes great. Suckling bombs this 2020 Haut Brion as: " Wine of the vintage " Parker writes in his review about the finish: "Simply stunning."

99-100/100 Parker & 100100 Suckling

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

Specifications

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Packing information Box
Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Pessac-Léognan
Winery Chateau Haut Brion
Grape Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2020
Drinking as of 2028
Drinking till 2070
Alcohol % 13.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 99
James Suckling rating 100
Vinous rating 99
Tasting Profiles Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving De 2020 Château Haut Brion is een elegante en complexe wijn die zich onderscheidt door een rijke smaak van zwarte bessen, cassis en exotische kruiden zoals kardemom en steranijs, aangevuld met subtiele tonen van chocolade, rozen en truffel. Zijn volle, romige structuur en fijne tannines maken hem ideaal om te combineren met stevige gerechten zoals lam, wild of gehaktgerechten. Vooral bereidingswijzen waarbij het vlees langzaam gegaard wordt en de smaken goed tot hun recht komen, zoals een geroosterde lamsbout of een stoofpot met rijke kruiden, laten deze wijn tot zijn recht komen en zorgen voor een harmonieuze en smaakvolle combinatie.

Professional Reviews

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Parker

99

James Suckling

100

Vinous

99

Wijnhuis

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Château Haut-Brion is located in the French municipality of Pessac, a few kilometers southwest of the city of Bordeaux. Haut-Brion is the oldest and historically the most colorful Gironde winery - it was here that the first Bordeaux was made from a single vineyard in the 17th century, first donated in London coffee houses and praised by many leading writers. In 1935, the winery was bought by Clarence Dillon, an American banker. He invested large sums in the renovation of the chai and the vineyard. In 1960, Haut-Brion became the first premier cru, replacing the wooden barrels with stainless steel tanks. In 1983, the Dillon family bought the adjacent Château la Mission Haut-Brion.

The vineyard covers an area of 51 hectares of which just over 48 hectares are planted with red grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) and just under 3 hectares are dedicated to white grape varieties (Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc).

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De 2020 Château Haut Brion is een elegante en complexe wijn die zich onderscheidt door een rijke smaak van zwarte bessen, cassis en exotische kruiden zoals kardemom en steranijs, aangevuld met subtiele tonen van chocolade, rozen en truffel. Zijn volle, romige structuur en fijne tannines maken hem ideaal om te combineren met stevige gerechten zoals lam, wild of gehaktgerechten. Vooral bereidingswijzen waarbij het vlees langzaam gegaard wordt en de smaken goed tot hun recht komen, zoals een geroosterde lamsbout of een stoofpot met rijke kruiden, laten deze wijn tot zijn recht komen en zorgen voor een harmonieuze en smaakvolle combinatie.

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Description

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 Haut Brion is powerful, full and creamy with a breathtaking plump luxury of blackcurrant, smokey oak and tobacco. Lushly soft, complex and long.

The Haut-Brion 2020 is a blend of 42.8% Merlot, 39.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17.5% Cabernet Franc. Deep purple-black is the Haut Brion in the glass. In its young years and is reserved in the first minutes then comes wave after wave of exotic spices such as cardamom, cassis, star anise which turns into a lush aromas of roses, chocolate pastry, warm cassis and raspberries with nuances of cedar, pebbles, truffles, wet dark forest floor. The full taste is really profound, with restrained black fruit and spice layers that slowly give mineral notes and savory suggestions in a great package of firm, super fine-grained tannins and a beautiful freshness, which finishes great. Suckling bombs this 2020 Haut Brion as: " Wine of the vintage " Parker writes in his review about the finish: "Simply stunning."

99-100/100 Parker & 100100 Suckling

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

Specifications

Packing information Box
Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Pessac-Léognan
Winery Chateau Haut Brion
Grape Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2020
Drinking as of 2028
Drinking till 2070
Alcohol % 13.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 99
James Suckling rating 100
Vinous rating 99
Tasting Profiles Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving De 2020 Château Haut Brion is een elegante en complexe wijn die zich onderscheidt door een rijke smaak van zwarte bessen, cassis en exotische kruiden zoals kardemom en steranijs, aangevuld met subtiele tonen van chocolade, rozen en truffel. Zijn volle, romige structuur en fijne tannines maken hem ideaal om te combineren met stevige gerechten zoals lam, wild of gehaktgerechten. Vooral bereidingswijzen waarbij het vlees langzaam gegaard wordt en de smaken goed tot hun recht komen, zoals een geroosterde lamsbout of een stoofpot met rijke kruiden, laten deze wijn tot zijn recht komen en zorgen voor een harmonieuze en smaakvolle combinatie.

Professional Reviews

Parker

99

James Suckling

100

Vinous

99

Wijnhuis

Château Haut-Brion is located in the French municipality of Pessac, a few kilometers southwest of the city of Bordeaux. Haut-Brion is the oldest and historically the most colorful Gironde winery - it was here that the first Bordeaux was made from a single vineyard in the 17th century, first donated in London coffee houses and praised by many leading writers. In 1935, the winery was bought by Clarence Dillon, an American banker. He invested large sums in the renovation of the chai and the vineyard. In 1960, Haut-Brion became the first premier cru, replacing the wooden barrels with stainless steel tanks. In 1983, the Dillon family bought the adjacent Château la Mission Haut-Brion.

The vineyard covers an area of 51 hectares of which just over 48 hectares are planted with red grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) and just under 3 hectares are dedicated to white grape varieties (Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc).

Food

Spijs

De 2020 Château Haut Brion is een elegante en complexe wijn die zich onderscheidt door een rijke smaak van zwarte bessen, cassis en exotische kruiden zoals kardemom en steranijs, aangevuld met subtiele tonen van chocolade, rozen en truffel. Zijn volle, romige structuur en fijne tannines maken hem ideaal om te combineren met stevige gerechten zoals lam, wild of gehaktgerechten. Vooral bereidingswijzen waarbij het vlees langzaam gegaard wordt en de smaken goed tot hun recht komen, zoals een geroosterde lamsbout of een stoofpot met rijke kruiden, laten deze wijn tot zijn recht komen en zorgen voor een harmonieuze en smaakvolle combinatie.

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