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★ Vinous 94 • Wine Advocate 93

HAUT-BRION 1er Grand cru classé Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux rouge 2004

Red

€360,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

This 2004 Haut-Brion surprises with its poise, demonstrating a remarkable balance despite a heterogeneous vintage. The palate unfolds with notes of blond tobacco and wild berries, supported by a straight length and a finely melted texture. An elegant expression that invites contemplation.

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Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: N/A
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

94

Vinous Tasting Note

(a blend of 61% merlot, 20% cabernet sauvignon and 19% cabernet franc) Deep full ruby. Cool, complex nose combines black raspberry, black cherry, blueberry, minerals and hot stones. Sweet, lush and densely packed; comes across as fresher than the 3.8 pH and 3 grams of acidity would suggest. Finishes with substantial but very suave tannins. The cabernet sauvignon component was reduced by some coulure at the end of the flowering, which Jean-Philippe Delmas described as "the equivalent of a first eclaircissage

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Haut-Brion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, reigns over Pessac-Léognan and the Bordeaux landscape. The only non-Médoc estate honored in 1855, this cru illustrates the singularity of its gravel terroir. Its history is rich, from the Pontacs in the 16th century to Clarence Dillon, whose family has guided the estate’s destiny for several generations. Today, Domaine Clarence Dillon SAS continues this quest for excellence. The wines of Château Haut-Brion are synonymous with elegance, aromatic complexity, and aging potential. The grand vin rouge, a blend where Merlot expresses itself with refinement, offers a style that is both silky and approachable in its youth, evolving toward complex notes over time. Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, the estate’s second wine, shares this same nobility and commitment to quality. One must also mention the existence of the extremely rare Château Haut-Brion Blanc, a unique interpretation of the Sauvignon and Sémillon grape varieties, which completes this prestigious range sought after by connoisseurs. It is said that Talleyrand, a fine diplomat and great enthusiast, swore only by Haut-Brion. The estate works notably with appellations such as Premiers Crus, which consistently extend its signature. Among the most followed cuvées are Château Haut-Brion, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion - Château Bahans Haut-Brion, and Château Haut-Brion Blanc—useful benchmarks for understanding the identity of the estate.

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