Haut Brion Blanc Pessac Leognan Blanc 2013

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion Blanc
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (66%), Sémillon (34%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 95/100; Wine Advocate reported 94-96; Wine Spectator 95-98 — widely praised and highly rated by major critics, recommended for long-term cellaring

Tasting Note
Concentrated, opulent nose of pineapple, white fruit and grapefruit; rich, textured palate with bright acidity, subtle oak and an impressively long, vigorous finish.

Food Pairing
Lobster, grilled or butter-poached fish, roast chicken, creamy cheeses, sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed fish, Thai coconut-based dishes, steamed shellfish, and light pasta with lemon or cream sauces.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, rigorous manual and optical sorting; fermented and aged in oak (45% new barrels); bottled July 11, 2014.

Vineyard Info
Château Haut-Brion — historic Graves estate in Pessac-Léognan, producing rare, highly regarded white and red wines with a long legacy of quality.