2023 Château Haut Brion

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Of all the premier crus of Bordeaux, Haut-Brion is the greatest charmer, always elegant and refined and always in top condition, young or old. Haut-Brion is the oldest and historically the most colorful wine estate in the Gironde - it was here in the 17th century that the first single-vineyard Bordeaux was made, first served in London coffee houses and praised by many leading writers. In 1935 the winery was purchased by Clarence Dillon, an American banker. He invested large sums in renovating the chai and the vineyard. In 1960, Haut-Brion became the first premier cru to replace wooden barrels with stainless steel tanks. In 1983, the Dillon family purchased the adjacent Château la Mission Haut-Brion.

Château Haut-Brion 2023 Rouge

In the Vineyard

The winter of 2023 was rainy and relatively cold. Once the buds budded in mid-March, the vine's growth became extremely vigorous, encouraged by regular rainfall and warm days. This rapid growth required teams to take immediate action in the vineyard, where the health of the vines had to be closely monitored. The efforts of all winegrowers, as well as the very privileged location of the vineyard, where the leaves remain moist for a short time thanks to good air circulation, made it possible to prevent the spread of mildew during the growing season, despite the pressure it entailed.

The flowering took place under excellent conditions and indicated an abundant harvest. This year called for more green work: significant green harvests and leaf thinning were done on the east side of the rows in half the vineyard. On the other hand, pruning was limited to maintain coolness in the soil and to protect the grapes thanks to the shade provided.

2023 was a technical year for vineyard management, requiring precision and rapid response from the teams. The strength of this almost "blessed" terroir is once again demonstrated by an abundant, healthy harvest of high quality.

Harvest

The harvest of red grapes started on September 6, with still very warm weather. Ripeness was excellent for all varieties and the grapes showed excellent concentration, rich in sugar and phenolic compounds. The berries were fresh and ripe, packed with flavor. The harvest was plentiful and this significantly extended the harvest period, which continued into October, with summer weather still present. Days of heat waves did not take away from the fruity, fresh character of this vintage.

2023 Château Haut-Brion Rouge Tasting Notes

A beautiful dark, deep red color, with purple hues. At this stage the scent is still quite discreet. When rolled, the wine reveals a complex multitude of aromas, with notes of perfectly ripe red and black fruit. There are already hints of licorice and smoky notes, indicators of excellent bottles of this wine. The first taste is remarkable for its softness and immediate presence. The wine then develops, powerful but still delicious, to finish long and tasty. It is undoubtedly a magnificent Haut-Brion!

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