Château Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan ">
Cabernet Sauvignon
| Vintage: | 2015 |
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| Winery: | Château Haut-Brion |
| Description: | In 1533, Jean de Pontac bought the title to the domaine of Haut-Brion, giving birth to a wine estate whose illustrious heritage would be preserved over the centuries by four families. Today it is the Dillon family, led by the great-grandson of American Clarence Dillon, who continue to maintain the crown jewel status of this legendary first-growth Bordeaux estate. The ancient gravel soils of the vineyard consist of small stones, including various kinds of quartz, these precious gems giving life and complexity to this great wine. Haut-Brion was named a First-Growth in the historic 1855 classification and remains one of the greatest, most ageworthy wines in the world. Robert Parker makes a point to say in his 4th edition of his book, Bordeaux, "After more than 30 years of intensely tasting Bordeaux, I have a greater and greater affection for Haut-Brion, its character increasingly appealing to me as I have gotten older and wiser." Haut Brion was the first recorded First Growth to be imported to the United States, when Thomas Jefferson purchased six cases during his French travels and sent them to his estate in Virginia. Unlike the other 4 First Growths which are planted to 70-80% Cabernet Sauvignon, Haut Brion has less than 50% Cabernet in the blend, with up to 40% Merlot, which explains why it is usually not as 'big' as its First Growth peers, but eminently more aromatic. |
| Price: | $ 699.00 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Bottle Shop of Spring Lake
| Address: |
1400 Third Ave Spring Lake, NJ 07762 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 732-449-5525 |
| Fax: | 732-449-1708 |
First added to 1000 Corks on November 23, 2024.
