Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion Blanc
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (80.6%), Sémillon (19.4%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 94–96/100; Jeb Dunnuck 97/100; Vinifera 94–96; La Revue du Vin de France 18–19/20

Tasting Note
Powerful, intensely aromatic white with citrus, pineapple, passionfruit, lemongrass, floral and wet-stone notes. Full-bodied, satiny texture, bright acidity and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lobster, grilled sea bass, roast chicken with herbs, creamy goat cheese. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi/sashimi, Thai green curry (mild), dim sum (scallops).

Production Method
Hand-harvested (Aug 27–Sep 5 2018), parcel vinified, aged in 47% new French oak barrels; clarified and bottled May 2, 2019.

Vineyard Info
Château Haut‑Brion, historic Pessac‑Léognan First Growth estate (Domaines Clarence Dillon). Renowned for exceptional reds and iconic whites with long élevage traditions.