Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Cru 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 23%, Cabernet Franc 20%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100; Wine Spectator 99; Jeb Dunnuck 100; Vinous ~97; Decanter 98; Wine Enthusiast 98

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with blackcurrant, blueberry, cedar, roasted coffee, tobacco and stony minerality. Silky yet powerful black-fruit core, ripe building tannins and an expansive, smoky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gouda. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-ginger braised short ribs, Korean BBQ (galbi).

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with strict parcel selection; fermented in temperature-controlled vats and aged ~18–20 months in French oak (≈75% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Haut‑Brion, a Premier Grand Cru Classé in Pessac‑Léognan, owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1935; historic estate with centuries-old reputation for top Graves wines.