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Chateau Haut Brion - Pessac-Leognan 1st Grand Cru 2017

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The 2017 Haut-Brion was picked from 31 August to 29 September, the longest harvest ever, matured in 69% new oak. It has a more generous bouquet than the La Mission Haut-Brion at this point: black cherries, blueberry, a little confit fruit, hints of warm gravel and clove. It is much more restrained than the previous vintages – cooler and linear. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, nicely structured with more grip in the mouth than the La Mission. What it has in common with the aforementioned is a sense of symmetry. It feels very persistent with a light marine/oyster shell influence on the finish. This probably has the edge over the La Mission Haut-Brion at the moment, but intra-family competitiveness aside, it boils down to a great follow-up to the brilliant 2015 and 2016. Drink 2022 – 2050. James Suckling: 98Pts; Decanter: 97Pts; Robert Parker: 97Pts; Vinous: 96Pts; Jancis Robinson: 17.5+/20

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Tags:

1855 Ranking, 1er Grand Cru, 90 Points and above, Bordeaux, bordeaux 1855 ranking, Bordeaux Blend, Bordeaux wine, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Haut Brion, First Growth, France, French wine, Left Bank, Medoc, Merlot, Pessac Leognan, Premier Cru Classe, premium wine, Rare wine, red, Red wine, Wine, Wines rated above 90 Points,
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Full-bodied

Blackberry

Oaky

Raspberry

Chocolate

Weight:

750ml

Alcohol Level:

12.50%

Size:

750ml

Brand:

Chateau Haut Brion

Country:

France

Family:

Red Wine

Grape Variety:

53% Merlot, 6.3% Cabernet Franc and 40.7% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage:

2017

Region Information:

Bordeaux

The 2017 Haut-Brion was picked from 31 August to 29 September, the longest harvest ever, matured in 69% new oak. It has a more generous bouquet than the La Mission Haut-Brion at this point: black cherries, blueberry, a little confit fruit, hints of warm gravel and clove. It is much more restrained than the previous vintages – cooler and linear. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, nicely structured with more grip in the mouth than the La Mission. What it has in common with the aforementioned is a sense of symmetry. It feels very persistent with a light marine/oyster shell influence on the finish. This probably has the edge over the La Mission Haut-Brion at the moment, but intra-family competitiveness aside, it boils down to a great follow-up to the brilliant 2015 and 2016. Drink 2022 – 2050.

James Suckling: 98Pts; Decanter: 97Pts; Robert Parker: 97Pts; Vinous: 96Pts; Jancis Robinson: 17.5+/20

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