Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classè 1959

Producer: Haut Brion

Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classè

️ Pessac, Bordeaux, France

Haut Brion

Merlot 45%, Cabernet Sauvignon 44%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Petit Verdot 1%

1959

️  13%

Red wine

The grapes are harvested when fully ripe and come from clay-limestone soil dating back to the end of the Tertiary era. Long maceration and aging for up to 24 months in medium-new oak barrels.

Pot pourri of rose and black fruit jam, earthy and black pepper notes. Memories of chocolate and tobacco, with balsamic and mineral puffs.

Full and enveloping, the sip is soft and the structure in perfect balance, noble tannins and an interminable finish

Serving temperature 18°-20°

Braised meat

Seductive and legendary

*This bottle can be purchased without additional costs only in combination with other bottles from the same selection . Otherwise, the shipping costs expected for each individual country will be added, until the free port is reached.

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Pessac, Bordeaux

When we talk about Chateau Haut Brion we are talking about legends, the only estate to boast the distinction between Premier Grand Cru Classé of 1855 and Cru Classé de Graves.

The history of the company is crazy with almost 500 years of history behind it.

The first real owner was Jean de Pontac, who received part of the lands of the Seigneurie de Haut-Brion as a dowry following his marriage to Jeanne de Bellon in 1525. In 1533 he purchased the entire property and in 1549 the construction of the Chateau began today.

Over the centuries, many noble families followed one another and the fame of Haut Brion wines grew dramatically.

The definitive turning point came in 1935 when Clarence Dillon, a New York banker with a passion for wine, did not take over the entire property. With him began the modernization of the entire structure which would continue with his niece Joan Dillon, who took over in 1975, and her husband the Duke of Mouchy.

Now in the saddle is Prince Robert of Luxembourg who completes the structure with certified sustainable materials, given his great attention to the environment, which as we will see will be reflected in his masterpieces.

Haut Brion is a Grand Cru Classè according to the prestigious classification of 19855 and is in the company of Château Margaux, Lafite and Latour.

The terroir is incredible thanks to a mild climate and oceanic influences as well as those of the nearby Landes forest. The soil is rich in gravel with a clay, limestone and sandy subsoil dating back 3 million years.

The approach to viticulture is absolutely natural, systemic chemistry is repudiated and human intervention is limited. The attention to clean production is rewarded with the 2018 HVE and 2019 ISO certifications