| Category: | White Wines |
| Sub-Category: | White Wines |
| Producer: | Haut Brion Blanc |
| Label Name: | Pessac Leognan Blanc |
| Vintage: | 2014 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Pessac-Léognan (Graves, Bordeaux) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | Sémillon 68%, Sauvignon Blanc 32% |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major critic scores: Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 97, Neal Martin (Vinous/Wine Advocate) 97, James Suckling 97, Wine Enthusiast ~97; widely cited average ~97/100
Tasting Note
Sémillon-dominant, concentrated and round: citrus and stone fruit, resinous/waxy notes, flint/mineral, orange pith and fresh acidity, culminating in a long, complex finish.
Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, lobster with beurre blanc, grilled scallops, roast chicken with cream sauce, shellfish. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed whole fish with ginger & scallions, lobster dim sum, lightly spiced Cantonese dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested (Sept 3–11, 2014); vinified in oak, aged with 54% new barrels; bottled June 10, 2015.
Vineyard Info
Château Haut‑Brion (Clarence Dillon estate) — a historic Pessac‑Léognan First Growth producing top-tier red and white Bordeaux with long cellar potential.
Haut Brion Blanc Pessac Leognan Blanc 2014
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