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.