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Château Haut-Brion is the oldest of Bordeaux's five first growths, and one of the most famous wines in the world. Located in Pessac-Léognan, south of the city of Bordeaux, the château is rather far removed from its counterparts, all of which are found in the Médoc.
The vineyards were established in the 1530s by the Pontac family, changing hands several times throughout the ensuing centuries. Historical evidence shows that Haut-Brion was drunk by King Charles II and Thomas Jefferson, and the famous London diarist Samuel Pepys was also a fan of the wine. The estate was acquired by American Francophile Clarence Dillon in 1935 and has been managed by the family since.
Haut-Brion is notable as being the only first growth in Graves – Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild and Latour are all in Pauillac, while Château Margaux is in Margaux. Haut-Brion's red wine is its key line, comprising most of the château's output, but it is also unusual in that it has a corresponding white wine that shares the simple "Haut-Brion" name.
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
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| Vintage | 2001 |
| Rating | 94 RP/95 WS |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | Pessac Leognan |
| Producer | Haut Brion |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Robert Parker | 94 RP |
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| Wine Spectator | 95 WS - 2001 Chateau Haut-Brion Bordeaux - 95 Pts! Haut-Brion's 2001 which was bottled late (the end of September 2003) possesses an unmistakable nobility as well as a burgeoning complexity. Plum/purple to the rim this blend of 52% Merlot 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc is playing it close to the vest having closed down considerably after bottling. Nevertheless it reveals pure notes of sweet and sour cherries black currants licorice smoke and crushed stones. Medium-bodied with excellent purity firm tannin and an angular structured finish it requires 5-7 years of cellaring. RP Intense aromas of violets berries and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate with layers of supersilky tannins and a long long finish. Very classic in style. All in elegance and length. I like it better than the 2000. Best after 2009. 1000 cases imported. |
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| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
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| Vintage | 2001 |
| Rating | 94 RP/95 WS |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | Pessac Leognan |
| Producer | Haut Brion |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Rating | 94 RP |
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| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
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| Vintage | 2001 |
| Rating | 94 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | Pessac Leognan |
| Producer | Haut Brion |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
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| Vintage | 2001 |
| Rating | 94 RP |
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| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | Pessac Leognan |
| Producer | Haut Brion |
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| Robert Parker Rating | 94 RP |
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| Wine Spectator Rating | 95 WS - 2001 Chateau Haut-Brion Bordeaux - 95 Pts! Haut-Brion's 2001 which was bottled late (the end of September 2003) possesses an unmistakable nobility as well as a burgeoning complexity. Plum/purple to the rim this blend of 52% Merlot 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc is playing it close to the vest having closed down considerably after bottling. Nevertheless it reveals pure notes of sweet and sour cherries black currants licorice smoke and crushed stones. Medium-bodied with excellent purity firm tannin and an angular structured finish it requires 5-7 years of cellaring. RP Intense aromas of violets berries and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate with layers of supersilky tannins and a long long finish. Very classic in style. All in elegance and length. I like it better than the 2000. Best after 2009. 1000 cases imported. |
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