Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Cru 2004

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2004
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critics: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~92, Neal Martin ~93, Vinous/Stephen Tanzer 92–95, Wine Spectator ~95, Decanter 93; widely lauded for elegance and aging potential

Tasting Note
Reserved, smoky red with black cherry, plum, tobacco, cedar and forest-floor notes. Medium-full, velvety Merlot texture, precise acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, rib‑eye, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), soy‑braised beef short ribs, miso‑glazed eggplant, shiitake mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented in double-skinned stainless-steel vats; matured 18–24 months in French oak (76% new for 2004).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Clarence Dillon's Château Haut-Brion, a historic Pessac-Léognan First Growth, managed by the Delmas family; renowned for meticulous clonal selection and long aging potential.