2003 Chateau Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan Bordeaux - 750ml

Even better, and clearly the best wine made in the Haut-Brion stable in 2003 (the last vintage of the great Jean-Bernard Delmas as administrator), the 2003 Haut-Brion is a blend of 58% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc that hit 13% natural alcohol, which seemed high at the time, but given more recent vintages is modest. Dark ruby/plum in color, with no amber or orange at the edge, the wine exhibits an abundance of roasted herbs, hot rocks, black currants, plum, and balsamic notes. Quite rich, medium to full-bodied and more complete, with sweeter tannins than La Mission Haut-Brion, this full-bodied Haut-Brion has hit full maturity, where it should stay for at least a decade. Bravo! 

Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2003
Rating	95 RP
Bottle Size	750 ml
Bottle Quantity	1
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Location	Pessac Leognan
Producer	Haut Brion
Color	Red
Wine Type	Table

Rating

95 RP - 2003 Chateau Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan Bordeaux - 95 pts Even better, and clearly the best wine made in the Haut-Brion stable in 2003 (the last vintage of the great Jean-Bernard Delmas as administrator), the 2003 Haut-Brion is a blend of 58% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc that hit 13% natural alcohol, which seemed high at the time, but given more recent vintages is modest. Dark ruby/plum in color, with no amber or orange at the edge, the wine exhibits an abundance of roasted herbs, hot rocks, black currants, plum, and balsamic notes. Quite rich, medium to full-bodied and more complete, with sweeter tannins than La Mission Haut-Brion, this full-bodied Haut-Brion has hit full maturity, where it should stay for at least a decade. Bravo! RP

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Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2003
Rating	95 RP
Bottle Size	750 ml
Bottle Quantity	1
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Location	Pessac Leognan
Producer	Haut Brion
Color	Red
Wine Type	Table