| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Haut Brion |
| Label Name: | Pessac Leognan 1er Cru |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 6000ml |
| ABV: | 14% |
| Grape(s): | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100 points; James Suckling 100; Vinous (Neal Martin) 99; Wine Spectator 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98+; Decanter 97
Tasting Note
Pure blackcurrant and Morello cherry with violet, cedar, tobacco and mineral notes. Silky, layered palate with polished, fine-grained tannins, lively freshness and a very long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, Sichuan-style beef, umami-rich mushroom stir-fries.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation with malolactic conversion; aged ~18–20 months in barrels (78% new oak); estate bottled.
Vineyard Info
Château Haut-Brion (Domaine Clarence Dillon) — owned by the Dillon family since 1935; oldest Graves estate in Pessac-Léognan, renowned for powerful, mineral-driven Bordeaux blends.
Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Cru 2016
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