Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 23%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature‑controlled vats with extended maceration; matured ~18–24 months in new French oak; strict selection for the Grand Vin.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense black and blue fruits (cassis, blackberry), graphite, smoked earth, tobacco, violet and dark chocolate; full-bodied, finely textured tannins, bright acidity and an extremely long, mineral‑truffle finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, prime rib, beef tenderloin, duck confit, game (venison); aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego); Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang, braised shiitake dishes, grilled tuna with soy/ginger.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Haut‑Brion, an 1855 First Growth in Pessac‑Léognan owned by the Dillon family; famous for gravel soils and long‑lived, elegant wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Highly rated by major critics — Wine Advocate / Robert Parker (98–100), Vinous (Neal Martin) 97, Wine Spectator ~99, James Suckling 96–97, Decanter 98. Sources: