{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-blanc-2008","title":"Chateau Haut-Brion Grand Vin Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2008","description":"\u003csection class=\"bb-product-detail\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003e\nBarrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Fine Wine Collection\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003e\nChâteau Haut-Brion Grand Vin Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2008\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\nOne of the World's Greatest Dry White Bordeaux Wines\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePessac-Léognan, Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2008 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Vintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Technical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Haut-Brion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Haut-Brion Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pessac-Léognan AOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry White Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55% Sémillon, 45% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–18 September 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak Barrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 July 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButter-poached lobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDover sole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoie gras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted Bresse chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eServing Recommendations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional for younger bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional long-term aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wine Spectator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Vinous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Decanter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Domaine Clarence Dillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40246958391348,"sku":null,"price":67000.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Ch_teau_Haut-Brion_Blanc_2008_Grand_Vin_Blanc_Pessac-L_ognan_Bordeaux.png?v=1783590212","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/chateau-haut-brion-blanc-2008","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}