Haut Brion Blanc Pessac Leognan Blanc 2014

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion Blanc
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves, Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon 68%, Sauvignon Blanc 32%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critic scores: Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 97, Neal Martin (Vinous/Wine Advocate) 97, James Suckling 97, Wine Enthusiast ~97; widely cited average ~97/100

Tasting Note
Sémillon-dominant, concentrated and round: citrus and stone fruit, resinous/waxy notes, flint/mineral, orange pith and fresh acidity, culminating in a long, complex finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, lobster with beurre blanc, grilled scallops, roast chicken with cream sauce, shellfish. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed whole fish with ginger & scallions, lobster dim sum, lightly spiced Cantonese dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested (Sept 3–11, 2014); vinified in oak, aged with 54% new barrels; bottled June 10, 2015.

Vineyard Info
Château Haut‑Brion (Clarence Dillon estate) — a historic Pessac‑Léognan First Growth producing top-tier red and white Bordeaux with long cellar potential.