Haut Brisson St Emilion Grand Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brisson
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion / Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.95%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Jeb Dunnuck 92–94+; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) ~91; Decanter 91; Vinous (Neal Martin) 90–92

Tasting Note
Aromas of cedar, blackberries, blackberry liqueur, cherry and dark chocolate with hints of tobacco, undergrowth and spice. Silky, savory texture with polished tannins and a long, energetic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, rib‑eye, beef stew, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef hotpot or mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel with sulfur additions; aged ~15 months in French oak (approx. 40% new, 40% 1‑wine, 20% 2‑wine barrels). Soils: clay-limestone, gravel, brown clay-loam.

Vineyard Info
Château Haut‑Brisson (c.18 ha) expanded under Peter Kwok and later managed by Stéphane Schinazi; uses consultants and modern élevage practices; historically grown on gravel/clay‑limestone parcels near Monbousquet.