Haut-Brion
Haut-Brion
AboutHaut-Brion
Wine from Haut-Brion appears in written records as early as 1521. Jean de Pontac began building the present château in 1549. In the 1855 Classification, Haut-Brion was named a First Growth—the only classified red-wine estate outside the Médoc.
Regular bottling at the estate began in 1923, and Clarence Dillon acquired the property in 1935. Its red and white vines grow on a naturally draining gravel terrace in Pessac, within Pessac-Léognan.
Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2010 Graves
French Wine
$469.99
Fresh red berries emerge after a little air, joined by cocoa and finely measured spice. The palate opens soft and composed, then gains depth through concentrated fruit and a firm but polished structure. Merlot gives the centre a supple feel, while the Cabernet varieties add shape, freshness and length. The finish is persistent and balanced, carrying red fruit, cocoa and subtle savoury detail with a calm, refined character.
Château Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
$1,999.99
Opulent and mature, with ripe blackcurrant, mulberry and red currant layered with cedar, fine leather, tobacco, mushroom, chocolate and warm spice. The full-bodied palate is round and concentrated, balancing sweet fruit with fresh acidity, mature silky tannins and excellent depth. A long, pure finish follows; decant for about two hours and serve with beef tenderloin or roast lamb.
Chateau Haut-Brion 2008 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
$1,499.99
Silky and layered, with black raspberry, ripe cassis and dark plum set against tar, spice and warm gravel. The palate is polished and concentrated, yet the tannins remain fine and elegant, giving the fruit a seamless, measured flow. Tobacco and subtle smoke emerge through the middle, adding savoury complexity without obscuring the freshness. The finish is long, balanced and persistent, carrying pure dark fruit, mineral depth and refined structure.
Château Haut-Brion 2004 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
$1,789.99
Refined and restrained, with blackcurrant, black cherry and savoury dark fruit joined by graphite, cedar, smoke, cigar box and mineral notes. Medium-bodied and focused, the palate combines fresh acidity with fine, well-integrated tannins, measured concentration and notable vitality. The finish is long and pure; decant for about four hours and serve with simply prepared beef or lamb.
Château Haut-Brion 1995 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
$2,199.99
Deep and refined, with blackcurrant, plum and blackberry joined by graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf, leather, earth and subtle smoke. The palate is full-bodied yet elegant, combining ripe dark fruit with polished, still-present tannins, bright acidity and mineral precision. A long, savoury finish rewards about three hours in a decanter; serve with roast lamb, veal or game birds.
Chateau Haut-Brion 1999 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
$1,399.99
Deep red in colour, opening with red and black berries, mulberry and cherry, joined by woody vanilla, light caramel and liquorice. The palate is soft, harmonious and beautifully proportioned, with concentrated fruit and finely integrated structure. Gentle sweetness and poised freshness carry the balanced, persistent finish with exceptional charm.
Château Haut-Brion 1994 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
$1,699.99
Deep plum-ruby in colour, with black cherry and currant layered over truffle, earth, dried herbs, licorice and a smoky spice-box note. Medium-bodied, the palate is supple and harmonious, combining a plump, gently chewy texture with fresh lift and fine, still-present tannins. Savoury complexity carries through the long finish; decant before serving with beef or lamb.