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Château Haut Brion 2012

FloralFood-friendly wineICON-WINE

14%

0.75L

Intensity

A white wine unique in the Bordeaux region and one of the most confidential cuvées (less than 650 cases per year). Aromatic fullness, depth and concentration are at their peak here.

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Quantity: 1 bottleObservations: 1 Marginally marked label, 1 Marginally scratched labelLevel: 1 NormalOrigin: private individualRecoverable VAT: noRegion: BordeauxAppellation: Pessac-LéognanOwner: Domaines Clarence Dillon
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Château Haut Brion 2012

The wine

Haut-Brion’s red wine is classified twice: in the 1885 classification and in the red classification. However its white wine Is not classified although it is Bordeaux’s greatest white wine. Featuring a very original structure, the Haut-Brion white clearly stands out from other Bordeaux dry white wines. A tribute to complexity, it combines the creaminess, smoothness and mellowness of Sémillon with the fruitiness and freshness of a ripe Sauvignon. It offers an inimitable nose of freshness with dominant notes of aniseed, fresh lime blossom and verbena. It unfurls an incredibly lively fruitiness on the palate, giving way to a smooth structure. Over time, the combination of these different sensations result in aromas similar to the ones of fortified wines. A magnificent cru.

About the Producer Château Haut Brion

The prestigious Château Haut-Brion surprises by the number of first places it occupies in many situations. Created in 1553 by Jean de Pontac, Haut-Brion was the first wine of Bordeaux’s history to have the same name as the domain. At that time, the wines were sold anonymously. First chateau to practice techniques which are now unavoidable, such as racking or aging in oak barrels. Therefore, it will be the only classified Grand Cru in the Graves appellation in 1855, and is number 1 of course! There is no small vintage at Haut-Brion, owned by the Dillon family since 1935. In 1983, the Dillon family bought La Mission Haut-Brion, Haut-Brion's neighbour. It is always exciting to compare the different vntages of the property. In great vintages, it is perfectly able to age for several decades. Some vintages, such as the 1961 or 1989, show the incredible potential of Château Haut Brion, one of the greatest red wines in the world. The second wine of the chateau, formerly called Bahans, is now called Clarence de Haut-Brion.

Detailed characteristics

Quantity: 1 bottle

Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Marginally marked label, 1 Marginally scratched label

Origin: private individual

Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar

Recoverable VAT: no

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: yes

Alcohol percentage: 14 %

Region: Bordeaux

Appellation: Pessac-Léognan

Owner: Domaines Clarence Dillon

Vintage: 2012

Colour: white

Peak drinking window: drink until 2050

Service temperature: 11°

Viticulture: sustainable farming More information....

Size (in ha): 3 hectares

Volume: 9600 bottles

Intensity: rich

Leading aroma: floral

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
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Château Haut Brion 2012

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Château Haut Brion 2012
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