Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Haut Brion |
Label Name: | Pessac Leognan 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 2004 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major critics: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~92, Neal Martin ~93, Vinous/Stephen Tanzer 92–95, Wine Spectator ~95, Decanter 93; widely lauded for elegance and aging potential
Tasting Note
Reserved, smoky red with black cherry, plum, tobacco, cedar and forest-floor notes. Medium-full, velvety Merlot texture, precise acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, rib‑eye, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), soy‑braised beef short ribs, miso‑glazed eggplant, shiitake mushroom dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented in double-skinned stainless-steel vats; matured 18–24 months in French oak (76% new for 2004).
Vineyard Info
Domaine Clarence Dillon's Château Haut-Brion, a historic Pessac-Léognan First Growth, managed by the Delmas family; renowned for meticulous clonal selection and long aging potential.