The 2018 vintage is a great wine year for the Bordeaux vineyard. The spring saw some rainfall, but the milder month of June allowed the vines to flower beautifully. The summer is hot and dry, very beneficial to the good development of the vine, and the magnificent months of September and October offer the perfect conditions for the maturation of the grapes.
Blend of the 2018 vintage : 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.9% Cabernet Franc
The color is an almost black purple, bewitching and with brilliant garnet highlights.
The nose is balanced, greedy and complex, with notes of jammy black fruits, redcurrant, peppery spices and cardamom.
The attack is mellow, to reveal a dense and voluminous texture supported by fine and particularly elegant tannins. Fruity, juicy and incredibly fresh, it has a long and exquisite finish.
Food and wine pairing:
Château Haut-Brion 2018 should be paired with meat dishes, such as pepper-crusted beef, venison jig with grand veneur sauce, roast venison in a crust, or rack of lamb.
The cheeses that will make him the most beautiful part are the morbier with truffle, the Edam, the mimolette or the Salers.
Finish it off with a chocolate dessert, such as a mi-cuit or entremets, or a pear and raspberry charlotte.
Cellaring potential and tasting:
Château Haut-Brion 2018 is a great wine for aging par excellence, with its peak between 2040 and 2045.
In order to fully appreciate it today, it is advisable to open and decant the bottle 6 to 7 hours before tasting, in the serving room at room temperature.
The bottles will be kept in the cellar, protected from light, lying down, at an optimal hygrometric degree of 70%.
