Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Haut Brion |
Label Name: | Pessac Leognan 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pessac-Léognan |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 95; Wine Spectator 95; James Suckling 96; Vinous 94; Decanter (Jane Anson / panel tastings) 95
Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of cassis and blackberry with scented tobacco, cocoa, licorice and smoky mineral notes; elegant, polished tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, duck confit, charcuterie and aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), mushroom hot pot, Cantonese roasted meats.
Production Method
Traditional fermentation with malolactic conversion; matured c.72% in new French oak barrels and bottled June 12–14, 2013.
Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé in Pessac-Léognan; owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1935 with historic gravel soils and a long winemaking legacy.