Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Bordeaux 2021

Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Bordeaux 2021
Exquisite Bordeaux Red Blend from the Legendary Haut-Brion Estate

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Grape Variety: Red Bordeaux Blend (50% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc)
Case: 6/75 IB & OWC available now

Wine Description:
The 2021 vintage of Chateau Haut Brion is a masterpiece and a contender for wine of the year. This iconic Bordeaux wine unfurls with an array of captivating aromas, from rich red and black fruits to more complex layers of cigar wrapper, liquorice, black truffles, loamy soil, and the delicate scent of burning embers. On the palate, it is full-bodied, deep, and concentrated, with a remarkable elegance and multidimensionality that speaks to the quality of both the vineyard and the winemaking process. The wine displays superb depth at its core, supported by lively acids and ultra-refined tannins that contribute to a balanced and refined structure.

The 2021 Chateau Haut Brion is a perfect marriage of traditional Bordeaux craftsmanship and modern viticulture, combining the classical proportions of vintages from two decades ago with the advanced techniques of today. While its flavour profile and balance may not easily correlate with a specific older vintage, Jean-Philippe Delmas suggests it may be a superior expression of the 2014 vintage, with a more concentrated and serious character akin to the 2012 vintage. Regardless of comparisons, this wine stands as a true highlight of the 2021 Bordeaux vintage.

With a harmonious blend of 50% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 12% Cabernet Franc, this wine achieves a balanced 13.8% alcohol content, slightly lower than the more robust 2020 and 2019 vintages, which enhances its elegance and approachability.

Tasting Notes:

• Aromas: Rich red and black fruits, cigar wrapper, liquorice, black truffles, loamy soil, and burning embers.

• Palate: Full-bodied, deep, concentrated, elegant, and multidimensional.

• Finish: Superb depth, lively acids, and ultra-refined tannins that provide a lasting, harmonious finish.