Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (50.3%), Cabernet Sauvignon (38%), Cabernet Franc (11.7%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 98 pts; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97 pts; Decanter 97 pts; Vinous (Neal Martin) 95 pts; Falstaff 97 pts

Tasting Note
Complex dark-berry and cassis core with cigar-box, truffle and loamy mineral notes. Concentrated, velvety and balanced by lively acidity, ultra-refined tannins and a long, penetrating, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye steak, duck confit, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses, truffle dishes. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, braised Chinese red-cooked pork, Japanese sukiyaki.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; plot vinification with stainless-steel/concrete vats; matured approximately 18–20 months in French oak (73% new). Blend assembled after élevage.

Vineyard Info
Historic 51 ha estate in Pessac (owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1935), producing Haut-Brion grand vin with long-standing viticultural and winemaking traditions.