The Story
One of Bordeaux's greatest wines, Château Haut-Brion reveals extraordinary aromas of cassis, blackberry, cigar box, graphite, cedar, smoked earth, and exotic spice. Powerful yet effortlessly elegant, it delivers silky tannins, exceptional complexity, and legendary aging potential.
Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, truffle dishes, aged Comté, or wild mushroom risotto.
100 Points - James Suckling
Exceptionally refined and elegant, the 2019 Château Haut-Brion is defined by a seamless line of fine tannins running through the palate. Full-bodied with remarkable precision, it unfolds slowly to reveal subtle complexity before expanding into extraordinary depth and intensity. The finish is remarkably persistent, lingering for minutes with incredible finesse.
99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Haut-Brion is a blend of 48.7% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8.1% Cabernet Franc, harvested between September 10 and October 3 with an estimated alcohol of 14.5%. Deep garnet-purple in color, it begins shy and reserved before revealing layers of dark chocolate-covered cherries, blackberry preserves, woodsmoke, sandalwood, iron ore, cumin seed, redcurrant jelly, rose petals, oolong tea, Sichuan pepper and cardamom. Medium to full-bodied, it combines exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins with vibrant freshness and tightly wound black fruit, finishing exceptionally long, mineral-driven and beautifully structured. A masterpiece that could ultimately rank among the very finest wines of the vintage.
98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The Grand Vin 2019 Château Haut-Brion is crafted from 49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Cabernet Franc. A deep purple hue introduces aromas of ripe black cherries, cassis, classic Graves fireplace smoke, burning embers, tobacco and cedar pencil. Full-bodied, concentrated and impeccably structured, it offers remarkable depth, layered tannins, subtle oak and a magnificent finish. Elegant yet powerful, this is a brilliantly focused Haut-Brion that deserves at least a decade of cellaring.
97 Points - Decanter
Powerful and confident, this wine showcases concentrated damson and black cherry fruit layered with coffee, earth, sage and dark chocolate. The tannins are exceptionally fine yet persistent, gradually revealing their impressive grip after each sip. Deeply structured with outstanding length and remarkable aging potential.
96 Points - Wine Spectator
A remarkably refined Haut-Brion, with an elegant structure carrying repeated waves of steeped plum, mulled raspberry and blackberry preserve. Notes of singed alder, apple wood, dried anise and sweet tobacco build through the finish, where lingering woodsmoke adds further complexity. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2024 through 2038.
Description
One of Bordeaux's greatest wines, Château Haut-Brion reveals extraordinary aromas of cassis, blackberry, cigar box, graphite, cedar, smoked earth, and exotic spice. Powerful yet effortlessly elegant, it delivers silky tannins, exceptional complexity, and legendary aging potential.
Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, truffle dishes, aged Comté, or wild mushroom risotto.
100 Points - James Suckling
Exceptionally refined and elegant, the 2019 Château Haut-Brion is defined by a seamless line of fine tannins running through the palate. Full-bodied with remarkable precision, it unfolds slowly to reveal subtle complexity before expanding into extraordinary depth and intensity. The finish is remarkably persistent, lingering for minutes with incredible finesse.
99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Haut-Brion is a blend of 48.7% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8.1% Cabernet Franc, harvested between September 10 and October 3 with an estimated alcohol of 14.5%. Deep garnet-purple in color, it begins shy and reserved before revealing layers of dark chocolate-covered cherries, blackberry preserves, woodsmoke, sandalwood, iron ore, cumin seed, redcurrant jelly, rose petals, oolong tea, Sichuan pepper and cardamom. Medium to full-bodied, it combines exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins with vibrant freshness and tightly wound black fruit, finishing exceptionally long, mineral-driven and beautifully structured. A masterpiece that could ultimately rank among the very finest wines of the vintage.
98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The Grand Vin 2019 Château Haut-Brion is crafted from 49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Cabernet Franc. A deep purple hue introduces aromas of ripe black cherries, cassis, classic Graves fireplace smoke, burning embers, tobacco and cedar pencil. Full-bodied, concentrated and impeccably structured, it offers remarkable depth, layered tannins, subtle oak and a magnificent finish. Elegant yet powerful, this is a brilliantly focused Haut-Brion that deserves at least a decade of cellaring.
97 Points - Decanter
Powerful and confident, this wine showcases concentrated damson and black cherry fruit layered with coffee, earth, sage and dark chocolate. The tannins are exceptionally fine yet persistent, gradually revealing their impressive grip after each sip. Deeply structured with outstanding length and remarkable aging potential.
96 Points - Wine Spectator
A remarkably refined Haut-Brion, with an elegant structure carrying repeated waves of steeped plum, mulled raspberry and blackberry preserve. Notes of singed alder, apple wood, dried anise and sweet tobacco build through the finish, where lingering woodsmoke adds further complexity. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2024 through 2038.
