Chateau Haut Brion
Haut Brion is the only property from outside the Médoc to be included in the 1855 Classification. After falling into a state of disrepair the estate was purchased in 1935 by Clarence Dillon, an American financier, and ever since has enjoyed a steady and continual resurgence to a position of pre-eminence.
The vineyard is planted to 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc. Production is smaller than the other First Growth Wines, totalling about 20,000 cases, shared between the Grand Vin and a second wine formerly called Bahans-Haut-Brion but changed in 2007 to Clarence de Haut-Brion, in recognition of Clarence Dillon's responsibility for its resurgence.
Fermentation of the red wines takes place in stainless steel vats, after which the wine will spend 22 months, sometimes more, in new oak barrels before being bottled unfiltered.
The style of the Haut Brion is such that it displays text-book Graves characteristics of cigar-box, curranty fruit, earth, smoky spice and cassis. The high Merlot content, compared to the Médoc First Growths, gives it a voluptuous edge.
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Chateau Haut Brion, 2005
Pessac, Graves 1st Growth classification
Price: $1,163.06 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 2003
Pessac, Graves 1st Growth classification
The 2003 Château Haut-Brion is a powerful, opulent wine that captures the intensity of the exceptionally hot vintage. Known for its finesse and complexity, Haut-Brion from this year offers a lush and concentrated expression, showcasing the unique character of Pessac-Léognan terroir under extreme conditions.
This wine displays a deep, inky color with rich aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and cassis, layered with smoky notes, graphite, and hints of truffle. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and intensely flavorful, with dark fruit, licorice, and a distinctive mineral undertone. The tannins are substantial yet refined, providing a velvety texture that balances the wine’s boldness. …
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Price: $643.25 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1971
Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe (High Shoulder - Small nick to the label)
The 1971 Haut Brion is one of the stand-out wines from the mediocre 1971 vintage - This well-stored bottle should be no exception. Reviewers have consistently noted that the wine is still in the plateau of its maturity having structure and complexity with a good core of fruit.
About Chateau Haut Brion Château Haut-Brion, located in the illustrious Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a legendary estate revered for its unparalleled heritage and commitment to producing wines of extraordinary quality. With a history spanning over five centuries, this historic property has been at the forefront of Bordeaux winemaking, setting the standard for excellence and innovation. …
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Price: $773.20 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1970
Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe MAGNUM
This 1970 Haut Brion from the excellent 1970 vintage has received excellent reviews from wine critics.
*** 90-92 points - Wine Journal ***
Reviews: "Brown rim. Brown sugar, olives and leather nose. Quite rich for 1970. Balanced and very smooth palate. Coffee & sweet red fruits. Fully mature, a highly enjoyable wine (and far cheaper than Latour.) Somewhat under-rated by others. Then again chez Alex Hunt in November 2005. Although a little musty at first, this wine grows and grows on you. A cool, blackberry leaf, cranberry nose with lots of cedar and pine is followed by a tannic, almost rustic, broad-shouldered palate with cedary, tobacco-infused fruit. …
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Price: $1,682.86 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1970
Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe
Damaged labels
*** 90-92 points - Wine Journal ***
Reviews: "Brown rim. Brown sugar, olives and leather nose. Quite rich for 1970. Balanced and very smooth palate. Coffee & sweet red fruits. Fully mature, a highly enjoyable wine (and far cheaper than Latour.) Somewhat under-rated by others. Then again chez Alex Hunt in November 2005. Although a little musty at first, this wine grows and grows on you. A cool, blackberry leaf, cranberry nose with lots of cedar and pine is followed by a tannic, almost rustic, broad-shouldered palate with cedary, tobacco-infused fruit. Very classic in style but suited the venison perfectly. …
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Price: $617.26 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1964
Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe
BLACK FRIDAY Clearance Offer | Was £795 | £395 ***
notes on 1964 Haut Brion
"... deep garnet core with a tawny rim. A light nose, touches of smoked wood, cedar, pain grille and soot. Nice definition but the fruit is all but dispensed with. The palate is medium-bodied with sharp acidity, nice tautness here, good depth but not complex. Fine tannins, dusty black fruit with hints of black olive towards the tobacco-tinged finish, that seems just a little sugary (chaptalized?) Certainly not a bad wine for the vintage more renowned on the Right Bank and it has held up well. Graceful and undemanding. Drink now. Tasted June 2009.
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Price: $513.30 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1960
Pessac, Graves 1st Growth classification
A top class wine for the vintage. It is medium ruby with some amber/orange colour at the edges, possessing a light-intensity, fragrant bouquet suggestive of berry fruit and oak. On the palate, the flavours reveal fruit and concentration - very pleasant drinking from a wine of such age.
About Chateau Haut Brion La Mission Haut-Brion, situated adjacent to its illustrious sibling Château Haut-Brion in the revered Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France, is an iconic estate celebrated for its exceptional wines and rich heritage. Dating back centuries, this historic property has been synonymous with Bordeaux winemaking excellence. …
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Price: $708.23 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1953
Pessac-Leognan First Growth Classification
Very Damaged Label
Château Haut-Brion’s vineyard is located in the commune of Pessac, just a few miles southwest of Bordeaux’s city center. It belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation, to the north of the Graves wine-growing region. Château Haut-Brion is the only wine to be both First Growth from the 1855 classification and Classified Growth of the Graves.
Approximately 2,000 years ago, the virtues of these tiny quartz pebbles known as “gravels” were discovered. The earliest written mention of a wine that was specifically identified as being produced from these soils can be traced back to 1521.
When he purchased Château Haut-Brion in 1935, Clarence Dillon restored it to its former glory and to the elite circle of the most legendary wines in the world. …
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Price: $1,163.06 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1949
Pessac-Leognan First Growth Classification
Level low shoulder - good but bin soiled label
Château Haut-Brion’s vineyard is located in the commune of Pessac, just a few miles southwest of Bordeaux’s city center. It belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation, to the north of the Graves wine-growing region. Château Haut-Brion is the only wine to be both First Growth from the 1855 classification and Classified Growth of the Graves.
Approximately 2,000 years ago, the virtues of these tiny quartz pebbles known as “gravels” were discovered. The earliest written mention of a wine that was specifically identified as being produced from these soils can be traced back to 1521.
When he purchased Château Haut-Brion in 1935, Clarence Dillon restored it to its former glory and to the elite circle of the most legendary wines in the world. …
more >>>
Price: $1,033.11 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1948
Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classe
Top Shoulder
Price: $1,812.81 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock