Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru (ex Château 2021)
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 23%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, matured ~20 months in French oak (75% new), then bottled June 2012.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Deep ruby with cassis, black cherry, cocoa, coffee, tobacco and cigar-box notes. Silky yet firm tannins, concentrated fruit and striking mineral lift; very long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef Wellington, duck, aged hard cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy-braised short ribs, rich mushroom or black bean dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Haut‑Brion, founded in 1525, is a First Growth of Graves (Pessac‑Léognan) owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1935; renowned for meticulous viticulture and long-aging reds.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Highly lauded by critics: Wine Advocate / Robert Parker (98-100 range), Wine Spectator ~99, Vinous 97, James Suckling 97–99; multiple 97–100 point scores and top vintage lists