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Haut Brion 1988
The Château Haut-Brion 1988, a jewel of Pessac-Léognan, embodies the gravelly soils of its terroir. This Premier Grand Cru Classé, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, reveals notes of dark fruits, tobacco and minerality. Its silky and structured palate, with precise tannins, seduces with its balance. Perfect with refined dishes.
Château Haut-Brion A noble Bordeaux estate rooted in history since 1533, Haut-Brion embodies the excellence of the Graves with an unbroken family heritage. - Terroir: Gravelly soils of Pessac-Léognan, where clay and gravels sculpt wines of rare minerality and timeless elegance. - Vinification: Precise blends, aging in oak barrels, and respect for the emblematic grape varieties for cuvées with a silky structure and aromatic complexity. Tasting notes for Château Haut-Brion Haut Brion 1988 In the eye – A garnet red robe with tawny highlights, dense and luminous, revealing a velvety texture and a chalky depth. On the nose – Aromas of ripe blackcurrant, wild blackberry, then notes of golden tobacco, cedar and black truffle, underlined by a saline and mineral touch characteristic of the gravels. On the palate – A silky attack, a lively and precise acidity, melted but still present tannins, and a long finish where gentle spices, liquorice and a persistent minerality intertwine. Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity. Vintage 1988 A Bordeaux vintage marked by a hot and dry summer, yielding structured, balanced wines with remarkable aging potential. - Aging potential: Currently at its peak, this wine can still improve for 5 to 10 years in the cellar, provided it is stored under optimal conditions (stable temperature, controlled humidity).
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