{"product_id":"2023-chateau-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-0-75l","title":"2023 Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 0.75l","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2023 Château Haut-Brion – Pessac-Léognan – Bordeaux \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003esingle-vineyard wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eorigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the renowned appellation \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ePessac-Léognan\u003c\/strong\u003e located in the south of Bordeaux, it is among the most famous wines in the world. As one of the five historic \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ePremiers Crus Classés from 1855\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Haut-Brion has held a special position in the international wine world for centuries. The vineyards are situated on \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003edeep gravel, clay and sandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, which enable an exceptional combination of power, finesse, and aromatic complexity. The winery is considered the epitome of \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ePrecision, elegance and timeless durability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eExpansion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe grapes will \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHarvested by hand, plot by plot\u003c\/strong\u003e and subjected to uncompromising selection. After temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine matures for approximately... \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e18 to 20 months in French barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, a large proportion of which are renewed annually. The expansion aims for the perfect balance between \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eFruit, structure, freshness and complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to precise vinification, the unique character of the terroir remains recognizable at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAn impressive aroma unfolds on the nose. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCassis, black cherries, blackberries and dark plums\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eGraphite, cedar wood, cigar box and fine spices\u003c\/strong\u003eWith increasing ventilation, additional nuances of \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eViolets, smoke, truffles and dark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine reveals itself on the palate. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003epowerful, focused and at the same time exceptionally precise\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003esilky tannins, fresh acidity and enormous depth\u003c\/strong\u003e lends it great tension and elegance. The finale has a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elong, complex and characterized by mineral nobility\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFood recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIdeal \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBeef fillet, rack of lamb, game dishes and braised veal\u003c\/strong\u003eEqually excellent to \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTruffle dishes, porcini mushrooms and mature hard cheese\u003c\/strong\u003eDue to its structure, the wine benefits from decanting when young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSpecial features of the 2023 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe year \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e It is considered extremely promising in Bordeaux. A warm summer was accompanied by cooler periods, giving the grapes an excellent balance between \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003earomatic ripeness, freshness and tannin structure\u003c\/strong\u003e were able to develop. The best wines of the vintage show \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ePrecision, energy and remarkable elegance\u003c\/strong\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion is already considered one of the outstanding wines of the vintage, combining concentration with classic finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e It embodies the modern interpretation of a great Bordeaux classic. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDepth, precision, complexity and aristocratic elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e These qualities make it one of the most sought-after wines in the world. Fascinating even in its youth, it also possesses the potential for decades of aging. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eiconic Premier Cru Classé and exceptional collector's wine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62384666181962,"sku":"2048","price":460.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/DesignohneTitel_227.jpg?v=1781769136","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2023-chateau-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}