Chateau Haut Brion - Rouge - Pessac-Léognan - 2016 - 0,75L

A grand cru of power and finesse, an iconic signature of the Pessac-Léognan terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
• Grape Variety: 56% Merlot, 37.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Cabernet Franc
• Vintage: 2016
• Certification: Sustainable farming
• Terroir: Deep gravel soils with clay matrix, temperate oceanic climate
• Vinification & Ageing: Manual harvest (Sept. 19 – Oct. 13), fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, aged 20–24 months in French oak barrels (78% new)
• Alcohol: 14%

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with garnet and violet reflections
• Nose: Complex and captivating, with blackcurrant, blackberry, violet and fine spices
• Palate: Broad and juicy attack, elegant body with silky tannins, perfect balance of power and finesse
• Finish: Long and distinguished, marked by freshness and aromatic persistence

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Roasted lobster with salted butter
• 🥩 Beef filet Rossini
• 🍣 Sesame-crusted tuna tataki
• 🧀 24-month aged Comté

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 17–18°C
• Decanting: Recommended, 2 hours
• Opening time: 3 to 4 hours in glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now or cellar until 2045

🏰 About the Domaine

Founded in 1553, Château Haut-Brion is the oldest of Bordeaux’s Grands Crus Classés. Located in Pessac-Léognan and owned by the Dillon family since 1935, the estate spans 51 hectares. Its exceptional terroir and historic savoir-faire produce wines of remarkable elegance and longevity.