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Pessac-Léognan - Premier Grand Cru Classé

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 RATING : 98/100 Parker - 100/100 James Suckling

• Cellaring: 2033 - 2070
•  By Lisa Perrotti-Brown on Jun 11, 2020: "Displaying a deep garnet-purple color, it comes off incredibly shy and reticent to begin, needing considerable coaxing to reveal notes of dark chocolate-covered cherries, blackberry preserves, woodsmoke and sandalwood, before launching into a full-scale fireworks display of iron ore, cumin seed, redcurrant jelly, red roses, oolong tea and Sichuan pepper scents plus a waft of cardamom. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers the most exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins with a lively backbone of freshness supporting the tightly wound, earth-laced black fruit layers, finishing very long and minerally. This is one of the most finely structured, tightly knit wines of the vintage. Given time, I wouldn't be at all surprised if it goes atomic and eventually takes top place for the vintage."

  TERROIR

 The 2019 Haut-Brion is a blend of 48.7% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8.1% Cabernet Franc, harvested from the 10th of September to the 3rd of October. The estimated label alcohol degree is 14.5%.

 The winter of 2019/2020 is mild and wet. Vegetation started very early (it was the earliest year after 1989). In spring, the regular rainfall was favourable to mildew, so we redoubled our attention. The flowering, which was very early, proceeded normally. From mid-June until mid-August, an exceptionally hot and dry period set in, during which we noted three heat waves. As a result, we reduced our interventions, in particular leaf removal, to preserve the integrity of the bunches and the aromatic freshness. From 11 August, regular rainfall allowed the grapes to perfect their maturity. Temperatures were higher than normal for the season, perfect for completing the ripening of all the red grape varieties, which returned to our vats in very good sanitary conditions.

 SERVICE 

 Château Haut Brion is best served at 15°C. For wines that have not been aged in barrels, decanting is not necessary. Aeration in a carafe is recommended when the wine is young and has been aged in oak barrels. For older wines, it is preferable to decant them for a few hours before serving them. The time to open in advance will be determined at the time of tasting, depending on how the wine evolves in the glass. When decanting, be careful not to drop the deposit in the decanter, it is never pleasant to have small pieces in the mouth when tasting.

THE 2019 VINTAGE OF CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION

 Elegant and complex, the red wine of Château Haut-Brion is very mineral and of a rare complexity, it is distinguished by an astonishing length, this aromatic persistence being the privilege of the very great origins.

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