Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Cru 1984

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1984
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 84/100; Wine Spectator ~81/100 (historical scores vary). Frequently appears in fine-wine auctions (e. g. , Christie's listings)

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied; blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, cigar-box and earthy truffle notes; tertiary leather and dried herbs with a silky texture and medium-long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, entrecôte, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised short ribs (Korean galbi), miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; matured in French oak barrels (estate practice for Haut‑Brion).

Vineyard Info
Historic Premier Grand Cru estate in Pessac; owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1935; famed gravel soils and long history of quality winemaking.