Château Haut-Brion

The only Premier Grand Cru outside the Médoc - Premier Grand Cru Classé

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Château Haut-Brion, located in Pessac, a few kilometres from Bordeaux, is a timeless icon of the wine world. Recognised as the oldest wine estate in Bordeaux, this Premier Grand Cru Classé of 1855 embodies five centuries of history, innovation and expertise. Renowned for its red and white wines of rare elegance, Château Haut-Brion is an essential reference for Haut-Brion wine enthusiasts and collectors of rare wines. Its unique gravelly terroir, prestigious heritage and commitment to excellence make it an exceptional estate, coveted by connoisseurs the world over. Whether you are looking for a Château Haut-Brion 2014, a legendary vintage such as Haut-Brion 1990, or a second wine such as Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, this estate offers an unrivalled tasting experience. 

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Bahans Haut Brion 1988
3 in stock
117234
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Très Légèrement bas
85/100
88/100
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Bahans Haut Brion 1988

€150.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€125.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1971 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
3 in stock
63228
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
High of the engraving
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Haut Brion 1971 -10% DISCOUNT !

€367.20 inc-VAT per bottle €408.00 inc-VAT -10%
€306.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1990
Last one !
Les Mieux Notés
1 in stock
86442
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
98/100
94/100
19/20
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Haut Brion 1990

€888.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€740.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1982 -15% DISCOUNT !
-15%
Les Mieux Notés
2 in stock
89911
Red
75cl
Very Damaged
96/100
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Haut Brion 1982 -15% DISCOUNT !

€1,020.00 inc-VAT per bottle €1,200.00 inc-VAT -15%
€850.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1990
Last one !
Les Mieux Notés
1 in stock
89915
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
98/100
94/100
19/20
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Haut Brion 1990

€888.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€740.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1983
Last one !
1 in stock
93649
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
88/100
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Haut Brion 1983

€432.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€360.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1990 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
Les Mieux Notés
1 in stock
94456
Red
75cl
Damaged
98/100
94/100
19/20
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Haut Brion 1990 -10% DISCOUNT !

€799.20 inc-VAT per bottle €888.00 inc-VAT -10%
€666.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1971 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
96207
Red
75cl
Damaged
2/3 Macaron
92/100
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Haut Brion 1971 -10% DISCOUNT !

€367.20 inc-VAT per bottle €408.00 inc-VAT -10%
€306.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1969 -15% DISCOUNT !
-20%
2 in stock
99689
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Mi-macaron
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Haut Brion 1969 -20% DISCOUNT !

€326.40 inc-VAT per bottle €408.00 inc-VAT -20%
€272.00 ex-VAT
Les Plantiers du Haut Brion 1990
-10%
Sales !
3 in stock
105932
White
75cl
Very High Shoulder
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Les Plantiers du Haut Brion 1990

€216.00 inc-VAT per bottle €240.00 inc-VAT -10%
€180.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1988
-10%
Last one !
Sales !
1 in stock
109129
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
92/100
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1988

€410.40 inc-VAT per bottle €456.00 inc-VAT -10%
€342.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1983 -5% DISCOUNT !
-5%
Last one !
1 in stock
109927
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
High of the engraving
88/100
88/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1983 -5% DISCOUNT !

€410.40 inc-VAT per bottle €432.00 inc-VAT -5%
€342.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1970
-5%
12 in stock
111873
Red
75cl
High of the engraving
92/100
90/100
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Haut Brion 1970 -5% DISCOUNT!

€387.60 inc-VAT per bottle €408.00 inc-VAT -5%
€323.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1968 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
111886
Red
75cl
High macaron
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Haut Brion 1968 -10% DISCOUNT!

€367.20 inc-VAT per bottle €408.00 inc-VAT -10%
€306.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1970 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
4 in stock
111872
Red
75cl
Mid macaron
92/100
90/100
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Haut Brion 1970 -10% DISCOUNT!

€367.20 inc-VAT per bottle €408.00 inc-VAT -10%
€306.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1969 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
111871
Red
75cl
High macaron
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Haut Brion 1969 -10% DISCOUNT!

€367.20 inc-VAT per bottle €408.00 inc-VAT -10%
€306.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1967 -10% DISCOUNT!
-10%
8 in stock
111866
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
High macaron
86/100
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Haut Brion 1967 -10% DISCOUNT!

€351.00 inc-VAT per bottle €390.00 inc-VAT -10%
€292.50 ex-VAT
Bahans Haut Brion 2001
-20%
Last one !
Sales !
1 in stock
67648
Red
75cl
88/100
87/100
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Bahans Haut Brion 2001

€91.20 inc-VAT per bottle €114.00 inc-VAT -20%
€76.00 ex-VAT
Bahans Haut Brion 2003
Last one !
1 in stock
113935
Red
75cl
92/100
90/100
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Bahans Haut Brion 2003

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1990
2 in stock
114552
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
98/100
94/100
19/20
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Haut Brion 1990

€888.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€740.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1995 OWC
12 in stock
115563
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
96/100
19/20
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Haut Brion 1995 OWC

€582.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€485.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1983
Last one !
1 in stock
117743
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
88/100
88/100
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Haut Brion 1983

€432.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€360.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 2012
3 in stock
120517
Red
75cl
96+/100
95/100
17.5/20
18/20
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Haut Brion 2012

€432.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€360.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1988
23 in stock
122106
Red
75cl
92/100
96/100
16.5/20
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Haut Brion 1988

€456.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€380.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1989
1 in stock
122107
Red
75cl
100/100
100/100
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Haut Brion 1989

€2,160.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€1,800.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1990 -5% DISCOUNT !
-5%
5 in stock
122109
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
98/100
94/100
19/20
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Haut Brion 1990 -5% DISCOUNT !

€843.60 inc-VAT per bottle €888.00 inc-VAT -5%
€703.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1991
13 in stock
122111
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
89/100
85/100
17/20
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Haut Brion 1991

€408.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€340.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1991 -5% DISCOUNT !
-5%
7 in stock
122110
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
89/100
85/100
17/20
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Haut Brion 1991 -5% DISCOUNT !

€387.60 inc-VAT per bottle €408.00 inc-VAT -5%
€323.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1992
5 in stock
122112
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
89/100
88/100
16/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1992

€384.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€320.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1995
3 in stock
122113
Red
75cl
96/100
95/100
19/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1995

€528.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€440.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1997
Last one !
1 in stock
122114
Red
75cl
89/100
90/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1997

€438.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€365.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1999
6 in stock
122300
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
93/100
17/20
18/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1999

€450.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€375.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1985
Last one !
1 in stock
123686
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
93/100
93/100
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Haut Brion 1985

€540.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€450.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1985 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
Last one !
1 in stock
123687
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Very High Shoulder
93/100
93/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1985 - PROMO -5% !

€513.00 inc-VAT per bottle €540.00 inc-VAT -5%
€427.50 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1985
3 in stock
123917
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
93/100
93/100
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Haut Brion 1985

€540.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€450.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1999 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
124457
Red
75cl
Damaged
93/100
17/20
18/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1999 - PROMO -10% !

€405.00 inc-VAT per bottle €450.00 inc-VAT -10%
€337.50 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1956
Last one !
1 in stock
124688
Red
75cl
Damaged
High shoulder
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Haut Brion 1956

€1,200.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€1,000.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1990
2 in stock
125052
Red
75cl
98/100
94/100
19/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1990

€888.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€740.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1993
12 in stock
125274
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
90/100
91/100
17/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1993

€390.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€325.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1985
Last one !
1 in stock
125205
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
93/100
93/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1985

€540.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€450.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1988
12 in stock
126469
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
92/100
96/100
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1988

€456.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€380.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 2001
Last one !
1 in stock
126380
Red
75cl
94/100
95/100
18/20
18/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 2001

€468.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€390.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1960
2 in stock
127325
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
Mid macaron
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1960

€480.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€400.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 2005
1 in stock
127456
Red
75cl
100/100
100/100
18/20
19/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 2005

€864.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€720.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 2000
1 in stock
127455
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
99+/100
19/20
19/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 2000

€768.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€640.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1984 - PROMO -15% !
New
-15%
2 in stock
129350
Red
75cl
Very Damaged
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1984 - PROMO -15% !

€341.70 inc-VAT per bottle €402.00 inc-VAT -15%
€284.75 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1986 - PROMO -15% !
New
-15%
1 in stock
129351
Red
75cl
Very Damaged
93/100
86/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1986 - PROMO -15% !

€459.00 inc-VAT per bottle €540.00 inc-VAT -15%
€382.50 ex-VAT
Bahans Haut Brion 1998
New
3 in stock
129577
Red
75cl
92/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Bahans Haut Brion 1998

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
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Frequently Asked Questions About Château Haut-Brion

Château Haut-Brion holds a unique place in the Bordeaux wine landscape. The only representative of the Graves to have been classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the famous 1855 classification, alongside the great names of the Médoc, this estate benefits from an exceptional terroir at the gates of Pessac. Its well-draining gravelly soils, combined with a microclimate slightly warmer than the rest of the Bordeaux region, give it an immediately recognisable aromatic singularity: truffle, smoke, tobacco and dark fruits intertwine in a complexity rarely matched. Add to this centuries of transmitted expertise and an absolute commitment to quality at every harvest, and you will understand why Château Haut-Brion stands as a world reference.

While Château Haut-Brion is world-renowned for its red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, its white wine represents one of Bordeaux's best-kept and most coveted secrets. Produced in confidential quantities — fewer than 1,000 cases per year — Château Haut-Brion Blanc is a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc of extraordinary aromatic complexity. Rich, mineral, and surprisingly long-lived for a white wine, it develops over time notes of beeswax, toasted hazelnut, and white flowers. Its rarity makes it one of the most sought-after and most difficult-to-acquire dry white wines in the world.

Yes, the second wine of Château Haut-Brion is called Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, formerly known as Bahans Haut-Brion until 2007. It is produced from plots or vats deemed not to reach the level of the Grand Vin during the blending process. Far from being a lesser-quality wine, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion offers a genuine gateway into the world of the estate, with a similar style but a more accessible structure and faster maturity. For enthusiasts wishing to discover the DNA of Château Haut-Brion without waiting many years of cellaring, it is a particularly interesting option.

Among the great vintages that have forged the legend of Château Haut-Brion, several stand out particularly. The 1959 is often cited as one of the most sun-drenched and generous of the last century. The 1961, produced in an infinitesimal quantity following spring frost, is of a stunning concentration and depth. The years 1975, 1989 and 1990 also yielded wines of remarkable richness and longevity. More recently within our window, the 2000 and 2005 are unanimously praised by international critics as absolute reference wines, combining exceptional power, elegance and ageing potential.

Château Haut-Brion possesses a gustatory signature that experienced enthusiasts often recognise in a blind tasting. Unlike the more structured and tannic Médocs, it delivers a silky, almost velvety texture from a relatively young age. On the nose, one consistently finds that celebrated earthy and smoky register, with notes of graphite, undergrowth and candied red fruits. On the palate, the freshness and salinity characteristic of the Graves bring a balance and tension that lend it great drinkability despite its richness. It is a wine that combines power and finesse with a disarming ease.

Château Haut-Brion is located in Pessac, in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, within the great wine-growing region of the Graves, in the Bordeaux area. What makes this terroir truly unique is its immediate proximity to the city of Bordeaux — the vineyard is today almost entirely surrounded by urban development — and the nature of its soils: deep layers of Garonne gravel, these pebbles rolled by the river over millennia, rest on a subsoil of clay and limestone. This warm, well-draining, and nutrient-poor soil forces the vine to drive its roots deep in search of water and nutrients, giving rise to grapes of a concentration and aromatic complexity that account for the universally recognised greatness of Château Haut-Brion.

History of Château Haut-Brion

The history of Château Haut-Brion is a saga spanning more than five centuries, marked by visionary figures and defining moments that have shaped the estate's legend. As early as the 1st century AD, the Romans taught the art of viticulture to the Bituriges Vivisques, founders of Burdigala (ancient Bordeaux), on the gravelly soils of Haut-Brion. A coin bearing the effigy of Emperor Claudius, recently discovered, attests to this early winemaking activity. However, it was in 1521 that the estate first entered written history, with the first mention of the wine of Aubrion in manuscripts held at the Archives Départementales de la Gironde. This document, dated 21 January 1521, marks the birth of the world's first luxury wine brand — long before the 1855 classification.

In 1533, Jean de Pontac, a founding figure, acquired the rights to the Seigneurie de Haut-Brion. In 1549, he undertook the construction of the château, laying the foundations of an estate that would become a model for the great Bordeaux crus. At his death in 1589, at the remarkable age of 101, he bequeathed an already prestigious vineyard. His descendant, Arnaud III de Pontac, a humanist and first president of the Bordeaux Parliament, elevated the estate's renown in the 17th century by exporting its wines to England. In 1660, Haut-Brion wine was served at the court of Charles II, marking a decisive turning point. Samuel Pepys, the English diarist, noted in 1663 having tasted a "French wine called Ho Bryan" with a unique flavor — a record considered the first official wine review.

In the 18th century, Joseph de Fumel modernized the estate with a formal French garden and an orangery, while Thomas Jefferson, future President of the United States, visited Haut-Brion in 1787 and ranked its wines among the four finest in Bordeaux, anticipating the 1855 classification. In 1801, Talleyrand acquired the estate, using its wines to serve his diplomatic endeavors. In 1855, Château Haut-Brion was consecrated as a Premier Grand Cru Classé — the only estate outside the Médoc to receive this distinction.

In 1935, Clarence Dillon, an American banker with a deep love for France, purchased the estate, marking the beginning of a new era. Despite the challenges of the Second World War — during which the château was converted into a hospital — the Dillon family modernized the facilities and restored the grandeur of Haut-Brion. Today, under the stewardship of Prince Robert de Luxembourg, great-grandson of Clarence, the estate perpetuates its heritage with a vision blending tradition and innovation.

Terroirs and Vines of Château Haut-Brion

The terroir of Château Haut-Brion lies at the heart of its unique identity. Located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, the vineyard spans 51 hectares, of which 48 hectares are dedicated to red grape varieties (Merlot 45.4%, Cabernet Sauvignon 43.9%, Cabernet Franc 9.7%, Petit Verdot 1%) and 3 hectares to white grape varieties (Sémillon 51.5%, Sauvignon Blanc 48.5%, with a touch of Sauvignon Gris). This exceptional terroir rests on a terrace of Günzian gravel — quartz pebbles mixed with sand, clay, and limestone — formed 600,000 years ago. These soils, ranging in depth from 20 cm to over 3 meters, provide optimal natural drainage thanks to the slopes of the ridges and the neighboring streams, the Peugue and the Serpent.

The distinctive character of this terroir, long scrutinized by figures such as John Locke and Thomas Jefferson, lies in its ability to produce Haut-Brion wines of remarkable complexity and minerality, despite apparently poor soils. The vines, with an average age of 35 years, reach up to 90 years old on certain plots, with a planting density of 8,000 to 10,000 vines per hectare. Since 1974, the estate has maintained a mass selection program with over 500 different clones, ensuring the diversity and quality of the vines. Environmental commitment is also central, with gentle soil management, the absence of insecticides, and the preservation of a 3.5-hectare park home to more than 40 bird species.

Winemaking at Château Haut-Brion

Winemaking at Château Haut-Brion is a centuries-old art, combining tradition with cutting-edge technology. The harvests, exclusively manual, are carried out at optimal ripeness, with rigorous sorting of the grapes to retain only the finest berries. The red grapes are destemmed and placed into double-walled stainless steel vats — an innovation introduced in 1961 and perfected in 1991. Fermentation is precisely controlled to extract color, tannins, and aromas, under the supervision of oenologist Jean-Philippe Masclef and cellar master Florence Forgas.

The blending, a signature of the estate, takes place early — just after malolactic fermentation — to define the wine's profile before its aging in barrels. The grand wines are aged for 18 to 22 months in new oak barrels (up to 80% for the red, 40–45% for the white), of which 70% are produced on-site in collaboration with the cooperage Seguin Moreau. The rackings by candlelight allow for gentle oxygenation, refining the wine while preserving its purity.

For Château Haut-Brion Blanc, the grapes are harvested at dawn to preserve freshness and acidity, whole-cluster pressed without skin contact, and fermented in new barrels without lees stirring or malolactic fermentation. This aging of 13 to 16 months gives the wine a silky texture and a unique aromatic richness.

The Cuvées of Château Haut-Brion

Château Haut-Brion Rouge

Château Haut-Brion Rouge, a Premier Grand Cru Classé, is a wine of unparalleled elegance and complexity. Characterized by an intense minerality and exceptional aromatic persistence, it reveals empyreumatic notes (cigar, cocoa, cedar) and a silky tannic structure. Vintages such as Haut-Brion 1990, 2000, 2009, and 2015 are particularly prized for their ability to age for decades while remaining accessible at a relatively early stage. This wine is the ultimate expression of the gravel terroir, ideal for Haut-Brion wine lovers seeking a memorable tasting experience.

Château Haut-Brion Blanc

Château Haut-Brion Blanc is a rarity, produced in only 600 cases per year. This exceptional white wine combines aromatic richness (citrus, flowers, honey) with an electric and silky texture. Regarded as one of the greatest dry white wines in the world, it rivals the finest crus for its longevity and complexity. Vintages such as Haut-Brion 2010 and 2019 are benchmarks for collectors of rare wines.

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

Formerly known as Château Bahans Haut-Brion, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, launched in 2007, is the estate's second red wine. Elegant and approachable, it reflects the style of its elder sibling with a more immediate appeal. Renamed in homage to Clarence Dillon, this wine is an excellent introduction to the wines of Château Haut-Brion, offering remarkable quality at a more accessible price.

La Clarté de Haut-Brion

Formerly known as Château Bahans Haut-Brion, La Clarté de Haut-Brion, introduced in 2009, is the estate's second white wine, produced from grapes from Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion. Fresh and expressive, it offers a more accessible alternative to the prestigious Haut-Brion Blanc, while retaining characteristic finesse and minerality.

The Best Vintages of Château Haut-Brion According to Robert Parker

The wines of Château Haut-Brion, whether red or white, are distinguished by their exceptional quality, celebrated by the renowned critic Robert Parker. Among the reds, legendary vintages such as 1945, 1953, 1961, 1989, 1998, 2005, 2009, 2015, 2016, and 2018 have received a perfect score of 100/100, testament to their unparalleled excellence. Other years, such as 2000, 2010, and 2020, come close to perfection with an impressive 99/100, while 1990 and 2019 shine with 98/100. Among the whites, the 1989 vintage of Château Haut-Brion also reaches the summit with 100/100, followed by 2017 (99/100) and the remarkable 1985, 2009, and 2010, rated 98/100. These scores highlight the consistency and greatness of this Premier Grand Cru Classé from Pessac-Léognan — an essential reference for lovers of Bordeaux wines.

The Great Vintages of Pessac-Léognan and Graves

The Pessac-Léognan and Graves appellations, located in the Bordeaux region, are renowned for their consistency and quality. Among the most memorable vintages, 1975, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, and 1990 stand out for their elegance and harmony. The years 1998, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2010 are distinguished by their robust structure and excellent aging potential, ideal for collectors. More recently, the vintages 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 perpetuate this tradition of excellence, offering wines that combine finesse, complexity, and longevity — perfect for lovers of great Bordeaux wines.

Other Châteaux Premiers Grands Crus Classés

Discover the prestigious world of the Premiers Grands Crus Classés, consecrated by the 1855 classification, which represent the pinnacle of Bordeaux winemaking. In Pauillac, Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild express the power and subtlety of Cabernet Sauvignon, producing complex, structured red wines designed for exceptional aging. In the Margaux appellation, Château Margaux captivates with its finesse and refined aromas, embodying elegance in its purest form. In Pessac-Léognan, Château Haut-Brion stands apart through its unique gravel terroir, offering intense and sophisticated wines. Finally, Château d'Yquem, the undisputed benchmark of the Sauternes AOC, excels with its sweet wines of extraordinary richness and longevity, perfect for lovers of exceptional dessert wines. Explore our selection of the finest Premiers Grands Crus Classés and immerse yourself in the viticultural excellence of Bordeaux!

Château Haut-Brion is a living legend, rooted in an exceptional terroir and carried forward by a history rich with five centuries of heritage. From the court of Charles II to the table of Thomas Jefferson, and through the visionary acquisition by Clarence Dillon in 1935, this Premier Grand Cru Classé continues to captivate wine enthusiasts around the world. Its cuvées — from the sumptuous Château Haut-Brion Rouge to the rare Haut-Brion Blanc — embody elegance, complexity, and longevity. Explore the quintessence of Bordeaux on our Vins & Millésimes and let yourself be seduced by the timeless heritage of Château Haut-Brion. 

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