Chateau Haut-Brion Grand Vin Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2008
Chateau Haut-Brion Grand Vin Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2008
Domaine Clarence Dillon SAS
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Château Haut-Brion Grand Vin Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2008
One of the World's Greatest Dry White Bordeaux Wines
Description
When we talk about the white wine of Château Haut-Brion, the first words that come to mind are uniqueness, excellence and richness. Château Haut-Brion Blanc is an icon in the world of exceptional white wines. Bordeaux, too, can produce great white wines.
Official Vintage Conditions
A rainy and cool spring impeded vine growth and delayed flowering. A relatively cold and slightly moist August further slowed grape ripening, making 2008 a late vintage with harvesting beginning about ten days later than the previous year. Success depended on the quality of the soils, the expertise of the vineyard team, and countless hours of meticulous vineyard work. These factors combined to make 2008 an exceptional year for the quality of Château Haut-Brion Blanc.
Official Technical Information
- Producer: Château Haut-Brion
- Wine: Château Haut-Brion Blanc
- Vintage: 2008
- Appellation: Pessac-Léognan AOC
- Region: Bordeaux
- Country: France
- Wine Type: Dry White Wine
- Blend: 55% Sémillon, 45% Sauvignon Blanc
- Harvest Dates: 8–18 September 2008
- New Oak Barrels: 40%
- Alcohol: 14%
- Bottling Date: 7 July 2009
- Bottle Size: 750ml
Official Tasting Notes
The nose is intense and fruity, where the notes of ripe Sauvignon mingle beautifully with the power of the Sémillon, creating impressions of richness and white fruits such as peaches and apples even before tasting. On the palate, the wine is long and silky, delivering remarkable balance throughout. This promises to be a very great Château Haut-Brion Blanc.
Food Pairing Suggestions
- Butter-poached lobster
- King scallops
- Turbot
- Dover sole
- Foie gras
- Roasted Bresse chicken
- Mature Comté cheese
Serving Recommendations
- Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
- Decanting: Optional for younger bottles
- Cellaring: Exceptional long-term aging potential.
Critical Acclaim
- 98 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate
- 97 Points – Wine Spectator
- 97 Points – Vinous
- 96 Points – James Suckling
- 96 Points – Decanter
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