Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 46%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Cabernet Franc 14%
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100 pts; James Suckling 100; Wine Spectator 98; Decanter 98; Wine Enthusiast 96. 3–14. 5% for the vintage)

Tasting Note
Deep, purplish-red; concentrated blackcurrant, plum, truffle, unsmoked tobacco and graphite with ripe dark berry compote. Thick yet lively, vibrant freshness balances power for a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, côte de boeuf, game birds, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted pork (char siu), braised short ribs (Korean galbi), rich Sichuan beef dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed, vat fermentation with temperature control; matured 18–20 months in oak (78% new barrels for 2009), frequent racking to refine clarity before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Haut-Brion (Domaine Clarence Dillon) is a historic Pessac estate founded in the 16th century; owned by Clarence Dillon since 1935 and run by the Dillon family today. Premier Grand Cru Classé with long-standing global reputation.