Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux.
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 42.8%, Cabernet Sauvignon 39.7%, Cabernet Franc 17.5%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critics: The Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 98–100; Jeb Dunnuck 98–100/100 (some sources 100); Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97–99; James Suckling 98; Decanter ~96. Highly ageworthy (drink 2030–2065)

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruited core of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with graphite, tobacco, cedar, spice and truffle notes; polished, full-bodied, fine-grained tannins and very long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, rib‑eye, beef Wellington, venison, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), braised beef short ribs, miso‑glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Parcel-by-parcel vinification with controlled maceration and élevage ~15–18 months in ~77% new French oak; meticulous sorting and modern cellar techniques.

Vineyard Info
Château Haut‑Brion — Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855) based in Pessac; owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon, historic estate dating to 16th century. Estate focuses on gravel terroir of Graves.