Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
This is profound! 2008 Haut-Brion; The extraordinary 2008 Haut-Brion is a candidate for -wine of the vintage.- Composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, it reveals more evolution and complexity in its large-scaled perfume. The dense purple color is followed by a sweet nose of creosote, asphalt, blueberries, black currants and jammy raspberries, sweet tannins, a savory, fleshy mouthfeel and a stunning finish. This incredibly pure, noble wine was produced from one of the estate’s smallest crops (only 7,000 cases produced versus the usual 12,000 cases). It should drink well for three decades or more.
Features
Type of wine
Reserve Red
Pairings
Cured Cheese, Red Meat
Style
Ripe and elegant
Occasions
Romantic Dinner, Business Lunch, Anniversary Dinner, Gift
Winery
Château Haut Brion
Size
75 cl.
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Pessac Léognan
Alcohol
14.5%
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels (80% new ones).













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