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The Château Haut-Brion enjoys a reputation that goes back centuries, a model of longevity and excellence resulting from an exceptional terroir. The first traces of Domaine date back to 1525, when Jean de Pontac, a notable member of parliament in Bordeaux, received it by marriage and began building Château in 1549, at the same time increasing the size of the vineyard.
Served at the tables of the kings of England, as attested by a 1660 archive, Château was the first to appear under its cru name, "Ho Bryan", as Samuel Pepys, a member of the English Parliament, put it in his diary in 1663.
In the famous 1855 classification, Château Haut-Brion was the only Domaine from the Graves region to appear, as the 1st Grand Cru Classé, sharing this distinction with four Domaines: Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour as well as Château Mouton Rothschild since 1973.
Bought in 1935 by American banker Clarence Dillon and run today by his descendant, Prince Robert du Luxembourg, Château Haut-Brion is based on a 51-hectare gravel vineyard: 48ha in red dedicated to the production of the grand vin and Second vin, Clarence de Haut-Brion (44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 12% Cabernet franc and 2% Petit Verdot), and 3ha in white dedicated to the production of the grand vin blanc Sec (52% Sémillon and 47% Sauvignon blanc).
The grand vin rouge of Château Haut-Brion is a wine of extraordinary intensity, complexity and velvety power. As for the white wine it produces, it is reputed to be Sec de Bordeaux's greatest white wine, mineral and unctuous.
Winter was rainy and relatively cold. As soon as the vines broke bud in mid-March, growth was brisk, helped by regular rainfall and warm days. This very rapid growth mobilized our teams in the vineyards, where they had to keep a close eye on the health of the vines. The involvement of the winegrowers, combined with the vineyard's privileged location, with its ventilation and short leaf-wetting time, prevented any significant development of mildew during the season, despite the present pressure. Flowering took place under excellent conditions, heralding a generous harvest. This year called for a greater return to green harvesting operations: extensive thinning was carried out, as well as leaf thinning on the sunrise side, over half the vineyard. On the other hand, trimming remained limited to pRéserver keep the soil cool and the grapes in shade. 2023 was a technical year in terms of vineyard management, requiring precision and responsiveness from our teams. The strength of this almost "blessed" terroir is once again illustrated by a generous, healthy, high-quality harvest.
Harvesting of the red grapes began on September 6, still in very hot weather. Ripeness was very good for all grape varieties, and the grapes were highly concentrated, rich in sugar and phenolic compounds. The berries were both fresh and ripe, with great flavor. The generous harvest considerably lengthened the harvest, which continued until early October, under very summery temperatures. The heatwave did not detract from the vintage's fresh, fruity character.
Beautiful deep, dark red color with purple highlights. The nose is rather discreet at this stage. Agitation reveals a complex, subtle aromatic world of ripe red and black fruit. There are already hints of licorice and smoke, the hallmarks of fine bottles of this vintage. The palate is remarkably smooth and immediately present. Then the wine evolves, powerful but still tasty, to finish long and fragrant. Undeniably a great Haut-Brion!
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