Bahans Haut Brion 2003
The Bahans Haut-Brion 2003, second wine of Château Haut-Brion, originates from the gravels of Pessac-Léognan. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, it reveals aromas of candied fruit, vanilla, and spice, aged in oak barrels. On the palate, silky tannins and mineral freshness. To enjoy now or cellar for 10 years, it pairs beautifully with roasted meats and aged cheeses.
A legendary estate, rooted in the Graves of Pessac-Léognan, where the history of wine blends with the demands of an exceptional terroir.
- Terroir : Deep gravels and clays, shaped by an oceanic climate, yielding wines of distinctive minerality and rare elegance.
- Vinification : A precise blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, aged with rigour to reveal the purity of the fruit and the complexity of the oak.
Tasting notes for Château Haut-Brion Bahans Haut-Brion 2003
To the eye: a deep garnet red robe, of silky density, where the light dances on still-vivid reflections.
On the nose: aromas of candied blackberry and black cherry intertwine with notes of toasted vanilla, blonde tobacco, and a saline touch, like a mineral breath rising from the gravels.
On the palate: a velvety texture, carried by precise acidity and melted tannins, unfolding flavors of liquorice, cocoa, and a long, slightly chalky finish.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity.
Vintage 2003
A sun-drenched vintage, marked by intense heat, which concentrated the fruit and softened the tannins for a generous and full-bodied wine.
- Ageing potential : Drink until 2030; store in a cool cellar (12–14°C) away from light.