{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-premier-grand-cru-2023","title":"Chateau Haut-Brion Premier Grand Cru 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e France  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52.3% Merlot, 38.6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9.1% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wine \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWithout doubt one of the world's greatest and most individual wine estates. The family traditions continue here with Jean-Philippe Delmas running the wine-making as his father and grandfather did before him and Clarence Dillon's great-grandson Robert de Luxembourg in overall charge of this wonderful property. Haut Brion is one of the most consistently great wines of Bordeaux. Since 1958 it has been bottled in the unique and iconic Haut Brion bottle. Situated in the suburbs of the city of Bordeaux, the 48 hectares of red grape varieties are planted with 45% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. The second wine used to be known as \"Bahans Haut Brion\" but is now called \"Clarence Haut Brion\". Under the same ownership is neighbour La Mission Haut Brion and Quintus in St Emilion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tasting-note__percentage\"\u003e100\/100 Points - Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Haut-Brion has produced exceptional wines in 2023 across both Le Clarence and the main estate wine, and there is so much to enjoy here. Squid ink, oyster shell freshness and orange peel alongside deep waves of muscular tannins holding cassis, bilberry and blackberry fruits, tobacco leaf, cigar, espresso coiled power and pinpricks of energy. Knitted together, vertical lift, beautiful. A decades-delivering wine. Jean-Philippe Delmas director, Jean-Philippe Masclef technical director, no outside consultant. 69% new oak for ageing.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns medium-9 right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tasting-note__percentage\"\u003e98-99\/100 Points - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is tight, yet so upright and proper, with a vertical line of fine tannin that runs true and deep. It’s medium- to full-bodied with an exquisite texture and a long, structured finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns medium-9 right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 Points - Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Less immediately approachable than La Mission Haut-Brion, the 2023 Haut-Brion stands among the most powerful and profound wines in the range, revealing aromas of cassis, spices, lead pencil, gentian and dark berries. Medium- to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it is fleshy yet seamless, endowed with remarkable energy and persistence. In this vintage, the terroir asserts itself with uncommon clarity, resulting in a Haut-Brion that is both racy and precise. Drink 2026-2066\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96-98\/100 Points - Neal Martin, vinous.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Haut-Brion was picked at the same time as the La Mission Haut-Brion, albeit the secateurs sheathed one day later, on October 6. The nose is less immediate than the La Mission and the fruit is a little darker: blackcurrant, juniper, hints of black olive and a light cedar scent. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip and tension. This has superb energy, presenting a crescendo of flavours toward a complex and persistent finish that lingers in the mouth. There is real pedigree to this First Growth, and it will certainly give 30 to 40 years of drinking pleasure.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"3 Bottle Case","offer_id":58562921201995,"sku":"WOLRE13472S","price":1665.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":58562921267531,"sku":"WOLRE13474S","price":560.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/files\/Chateau_Haut_Brion_f4cd1505-3751-41bf-9fe0-3325d1b6f40f.jpg?v=1790089165","url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/products\/chateau-haut-brion-premier-grand-cru-2023","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}