Château Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan - Red - 2014

Wine:

Rated 96/100 by the Parker Guide, Haut-Brion 2014 stands out as one of the stars of its vintage, unanimously praised by international critics. It bursts with intensely vivid red fruit aromas layered with wild strawberry, blueberry, tobacco and even a subtle touch of menthol in the background. The palate opens with striking freshness and tension, carried by bright acidity. Notes of marmalade and blood orange linger on the finish. There is a real thrill in this Haut-Brion its persistence is remarkable, it gains in complexity with age and is already showing beautifully today. An unforgettable bottle.

Vinification:

Hand harvested grapes, aged in barrels, 70% of which are new.

Color:

Beautifully intense red.

Nose:

Intense aromas of red fruits underscored by scents of wild strawberry, blueberry, and tobacco.

Palate:

Both fresh and tangy, this wine unfurls a tense and complex juice with flavors of marmalade and blood orange.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Braised rib of beef, Rossini tournedos, Bresse squab, and a simple sauce with crushed peppers.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2050

The release of the 2014 vintage! Classified First Growth in 1855 and a pioneer of the great wines of Graves, Château Haut-Brion is more than a label, it is a legend. Every sip carries five centuries of history, unique gravel soils and visionary savoir-faire. Powerful yet never forceful, refined yet profoundly deep, Haut-Brion brings together velvet and intensity in a masterful balance. A wine that has captivated kings, presidents and collectors across the globe, and that continues vintage after vintage to embody the very elegance of Bordeaux.