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Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 2018
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Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 2018
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Grape 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc
- Case size 6 / 75cl
- Producer Chateau Haut Brion
- In Bond
- Original Wooden Case
- Deep garnet-purple in colour, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time: tilled earth, followed by pronounced liquorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense creme de cassis, rose oil, wild blueberries, and kirsch notes, giving way to quiet, persistent leitmotif scents of cinnamon stick, truffles, and redcurrant jelly.
Deep garnet-purple in colour, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time to begin: tilled earth, followed by pronounced liquorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense creme de cassis, rose oil, wild blueberries, and kirsch notes, giving way to quiet, persistent leitmotif scents of cinnamon stick, truffles, and redcurrant jelly. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers all this, revealing tightly wound black fruit, red berry, and exotic spice layers within a solid, wonderfully plush frame and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and loads of earth and mineral sparks. This is a profound, highly intellectual, multilayered baby, which will require a good 7-8 years to begin to sing its incredible song, then should cellar a further 40 years at least. By way of reference, think of 1989 with more restraint and even greater purity. 100 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Advocate, Mar 2021
Price | £2,473.39 |
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Country | France |
Vintage | 2018 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | Deep garnet-purple in colour, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time: tilled earth, followed by pronounced liquorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense creme de cassis, rose oil, wild blueberries, and kirsch notes, giving way to quiet, persistent leitmotif scents of cinnamon stick, truffles, and redcurrant jelly. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers all this, revealing tightly wound black fruit, red berry, and exotic spice layers within a solid, wonderfully plush frame and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and loads of earth and mineral sparks. This is a profound, highly intellectual, multilayered baby, which will require a good 7-8 years to begin to sing its incredible song, then should cellar a further 40 years at least. By way of reference, think of 1989 with more restraint and even greater purity. 100 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Advocate, Mar 2021 |