Chateau Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan 2020
Château Haut-Brion 2020 is a dark, radiant red colored wine.
Before swirling, the nose already reveals both fresh and spicy notes. The tannins are well-rounded, refined, juicy.
Excellent length, even when the wine is no longer in the mouth. A blend of three grape varieties, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, is incredibly accurate and harmonious.
Robert Parker - 100 points:
"The 2020 Haut-Brion is a blend of 42.8% Merlot, 39.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17.5% Cabernet Franc, harvested from 7th to 29th September, with an estimated alcohol of 15% and a pH of 3.8. Opaque purple-black colored, it leaps from the glass with a first wave of vibrant black raspberries, ripe blackberries and mulberries scents, followed by a powerful core of warm cassis, dark chocolate and violets, before bursting into an array of crushed rocks, iron ore, tree bark and black truffles notes. The concentrated, densely packed, full-bodied palate is not in the least bit heavy, delivering a refreshing backbone of red berry and dried herbs suggestions, framed by seamless acidity and very finely grained tannins, finishing on an epically long, fragrant earth note. Simply stunning."
About Chateau Haut Brion
In two recently discovered manuscripts in the Departmental Archives of the Gironde dating from 1521 and 1526, the term “cru” for the locations of “Aubrion” and “Haulbrion”, refers to the wine elaborated on this terroir. These two texts marked the beginning of an evolution spanning over three centuries, ultimately elevating Haut-Brion to the esteemed rank of “Premier Cru Classé” in the prestigious 1855 Classification of Wines of the Gironde. Thus, from the beginning of the 16th century, the first luxury brand in the world is born.
Chateau Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan 2020
---only 1 kit left--- Chateau Haut Bailly has created the Perfect Set that highlights the great vintages of this last decade.The outstanding weather in 2015 resulted in rich, fruity wines with great balance and excellent structure. Made from very ripe fruit, they have a perfect harmony and a remarkable underlying softness. Powerful Cabernets dominate the blend. Rich, fleshy and dense, they harmonise with the well-structured Merlots. The Petits Verdots are dark and spicy, and bring a touch of complexity to the wine. 1 Bottle 750ml, 1 Magnum, 1 Corkscrew made from recycled barrel staves
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2011 has a palate that is well balanced with cedar and a slight peat-like note infusing the black fruit.
One single batch of Merlot, though of remarkably high quality, finally went into the blend, but it only represents 4% of the whole… It is the first time we have had so little. The Petit Verdot (4%) and the Cabernet Franc (2%) make up their usual proportions; they each bring added complexity that is difficult to define, but is most certainly a necessary contribution to the character of the wines of Château Margaux. The Cabernet Sauvignon therefore takes up almost all of the place: 90%! It brings to the 2006 an extraordinary aromatic finesse, a tannic richness that is second only to the 2005; and a particularly dense and tight-knit texture. The finish is very long, fresh and lively, a little bit firm, but already packed with flavour. 2006 is therefore a great Château Margaux vintage.
The quality of Château Margaux 2017 comes close to its illustrious predecessors without pretending to rival the generosity of 2015 or the elegance of 2016. Nonetheless, it has a rightful place in the estate’s lineage of great vintages: it is profound, complex, intense and long. In some respects, it even surpasses our hopes following September’s rainfall and demonstrates yet again to what extent great terroirs are capable of transmitting all their best qualities into the wine. The initial tastings in the winemaking process offered a moment of astonishment. The Merlot batches are remarkable: the aromas are fruity and soft, a roundness on the palate and rich volume made it possible to include them in a proportion of 8% for the first wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon is always the heart and the framework for Château Margaux, accounting for 89% of the blend. Upon tasting, the tannins were perfectly ripe, which reassured us that our decision to wait a few more days before harvesting was the right choice. The wines’ structure remains a rare combination of power and refinement. Cabernet Franc (2%) and Petit Verdot (1%) round out the blend for this wine. Château Margaux represents 37% of the harvest.
