Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru (ex Château 2021)
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves, Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 56%, Cabernet Sauvignon 39%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; fermented in double‑skinned stainless‑steel vats with malolactic fermentation, aged ~18–24 months in French oak (87% new in 2005), blended after élevage and bottled.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense black-fruit core (blackberry, cassis, Morello cherry) with smoke, cigar box, roasted coffee, wet stone and floral spice; super-polished tannins, vibrant acidity and an epic, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef (filet, ribeye), beef Wellington, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, shiitake or black fungus stir‑fries, rich soy/hoisin glazed dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Historic estate founded 1525; owned by the Dillon family since 1935. Leader of Pessac‑Léognan with extensive clonal selection and an onsite cooperage; small production, high-quality élevage.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Major scores: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100; Wine Spectator 100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 100; Jeb Dunnuck 100; James Suckling 100; Jane Anson 99; Neal Martin 98–98+