Chateau Haut-Brion Blanc
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Chateau Haut-Brion Blanc,
For laying down,
There are lovely aromas of citrus and white fruit on the nose, combined with an overriding minerality, density and power. This is lovely and precise, floral and verbena-like on the nose. There are layers and layers of fruit and it is all tightly packed together. It makes a big impact, but is able to balance everything thanks to a very fine structure. Some grass is evident on the nose and stone fruit on the palate, where zesty fruit lingers.
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Chateau Haut Brion is located in the bustling suburb of Pessac on the outskirts of Bordeaux, this 45-hectare 1er Cru Classé property was the only property outside of the Médoc and Sauternes to be included in the 1855 Classifcation. The vineyards (Red: Cabernet Sauvignon 45%; Merlot 37%; Cabernet Franc 18%; White: Semillon 63%; Sauvignon Blanc 37%) lie on large (up to 18 metres deep in places) gravel banks interspersed with clay.
Jean-Bernard Delmas, one of Bordeaux`s great characters, has been régisseur since 1961 and the wine-making is now overseen by Jean-Philippe Masclef. Haut Brion is characterised by its seductive perfume, harmony, elegance and its ability to age with grace and dignity. A superb white is also produced.