Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
6000ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation with malolactic conversion; aged ~18–20 months in barrels (78% new oak); estate bottled.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Pure blackcurrant and Morello cherry with violet, cedar, tobacco and mineral notes. Silky, layered palate with polished, fine-grained tannins, lively freshness and a very long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, Sichuan-style beef, umami-rich mushroom stir-fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Haut-Brion (Domaine Clarence Dillon) — owned by the Dillon family since 1935; oldest Graves estate in Pessac-Léognan, renowned for powerful, mineral-driven Bordeaux blends.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100 points; James Suckling 100; Vinous (Neal Martin) 99; Wine Spectator 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98+; Decanter 97