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Haut Brion 1999
The Château Haut-Brion 1999, a jewel of Pessac-Léognan, reveals notes of damp earth, dark fruits and smoke. This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc captivates with its precise palate and silky tannins. Perfect with game or aged cheeses, and currently at its peak.
Château Haut-Brion Nestled in the heart of Pessac-Léognan, this historic estate embodies five centuries of Bordeaux winemaking tradition, combining family heritage and excellence. - Terroir: Deep gravels and clay-gravel soils of the Pessac-Léognan Appellation, shaping wines of rare minerality and elegance. - Vinification: A meticulous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged with patience to reveal a silky complexity and precise tension. Tasting notes for Château Haut-Brion Rouge 1999 - Appearance: A garnet red robe with brick-tinged reflections, dense and luminous, betraying a texture that is both rich and velvety. - Nose: A bouquet blending aromas of ripe blackcurrant, fresh cedar, damp earth and blonde tobacco, lifted by a saline touch and a hint of graphite. - Palate: A silky attack, carried by a lively acidity and chalky minerality, extending into a long, taut finish where notes of liquorice and candied dark fruits unfold. Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity. Vintage 1999 A vintage marked by balanced maturity, where cool nights preserved the elegance of the tannins and aromatic precision. - Ageing potential: Currently at its peak.
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