Château Haut-Brion 2020

Elegant and complex, the red wine of Château Haut-Brion is very mineral and complex, with a surprisingly long finish. Rare, this aromatic persistence is the privilege of great origins.

Tasting notes

The color of this Château Haut-Brion is a brilliant dark red. The nose, without agitation, is already complex, with both fresh and spicy notes.

Agitation confirms the ripeness of the fruit without excess. The palate is incredibly tight and precise. The wine tells you right away: "I'm here". The wine is never aggressive on the palate, but what a presence! Tactile sensations are complemented by taste and flavor. The tannins are full, refined and juicy. Excellent persistence.

The score written by the three grape varieties - Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon - is unbelievably accurate and harmonious.

The climate

Winter 2019/2020 is mild and wet. Vegetation started very early (the earliest year after 1989). In spring, regular rainfall was favorable to mildew, so we redoubled our attention. Flowering was very early and proceeded normally. From mid-June to mid-August, an exceptionally hot, dry period set in, during which we experienced three heat waves.

As a result, we reduced our interventions, in particular leaf thinning, in order to preserve the integrity of the bunches and aromatic freshness. From August 11 onwards, regular rainfall allowed the grapes to perfect their ripeness. The white grapes were harvested early and in excellent conditions. Temperatures were higher than normal for the season, perfect for completing the ripening of all the red grape varieties, which returned to our vats in very good sanitary conditions.