Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Cru 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 95; Wine Spectator 95; James Suckling 96; Vinous 94; Decanter (Jane Anson / panel tastings) 95

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of cassis and blackberry with scented tobacco, cocoa, licorice and smoky mineral notes; elegant, polished tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, duck confit, charcuterie and aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), mushroom hot pot, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation with malolactic conversion; matured c.72% in new French oak barrels and bottled June 12–14, 2013.

Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé in Pessac-Léognan; owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1935 with historic gravel soils and a long winemaking legacy.