{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-blanc-2012","title":"Chateau Haut-Brion Grand Vin Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2012","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 2012\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\u003e2012 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\u003eThe 2012 vintage was uneven from bud break, which was disturbed by a cool, wet April, through to véraison, which took place over a prolonged period. Fortunately, July and August were warm and dry, allowing the vineyard team to work meticulously to achieve the most homogeneous ripening possible by removing underdeveloped fruit at véraison. Harvest for both the white and red wines began under sunny skies, making 2012 a truly fine vintage for early-ripening terroirs such as Château Haut-Brion.\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 2012\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% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Sémillon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–14 September 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak Barrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55%\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 17 June 2013\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\u003eThere is a striking contrast between the bouquet and the palate. The nose is exceptionally fresh, dominated by citrus aromas, especially pink grapefruit, suggesting a crisp, lively wine. On the palate, however, the wine is rich, powerful and beautifully textured. The vivacity first perceived on the nose returns on the finish, carrying the wine through a wonderfully long aftertaste. A great vintage for 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 poultry with cream sauce\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\u003e97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Vinous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wine Spectator\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":40246958719028,"sku":null,"price":103000.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Ch_teau_Haut-Brion_Blanc_2012_Grand_Vin_Blanc_Pessac-L_ognan_Bordeaux.png?v=1783672660","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/chateau-haut-brion-blanc-2012","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}