Château Haut-Brion, the oldest of Bordeaux’s five First Growths, delivers a breathtaking performance in 2009—a vintage known for ripeness and intensity. This is a wine of gravity and grace, with a silky core of dark fruit layered in truffle, cigar leaf, and scorched earth.
Composed primarily of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2009 Haut-Brion is dense yet refined, powerful yet whisper-quiet in its detail. It has a regal air about it—a wine that fills the room without raising its voice. One of the finest expressions of the estate in modern history.
Tasting Notes:
Blackcurrant, cigar box, truffle, graphite, smoked herbs.
Food Pairing:
Beef Wellington, venison, mushroom risotto, or roast duck.
Accolades:
100 pts Robert Parker; 99 pts Wine Enthusiast; legendary vintage.
Vineyard & Terroir:
Gravel-rich soils in Pessac-Léognan with excellent drainage. The château is located within city limits of Bordeaux, yet has ancient vines and microclimates.
Why We Like It:
It’s everything a great Bordeaux should be: timeless, layered, and aristocratic. A collector’s must.
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