Chateau Haut-Brion Grand Vin Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2015
Chateau Haut-Brion Grand Vin Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2015
Domaine Clarence Dillon SAS
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Château Haut-Brion Grand Vin Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2015
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
The year 2015 was the warmest and sunniest recorded in France since meteorological records began. A prolonged heatwave and dry conditions provided ideal flowering, while welcome rains in August replenished the vines with the water needed to achieve perfect ripeness. Harvest commenced under clear blue skies, allowing each grape variety to be picked at its optimum maturity. All the conditions came together to make 2015 one of the great Bordeaux vintages.
Official Technical Information
- Producer: Château Haut-Brion
- Wine: Château Haut-Brion Blanc
- Vintage: 2015
- Appellation: Pessac-Léognan AOC
- Region: Bordeaux
- Country: France
- Wine Type: Dry White Wine
- Blend: 69% Sauvignon Blanc, 31% Sémillon
- Harvest Dates: 28 August – 7 September 2015
- New Oak Barrels: 50%
- Alcohol: 14%
- Bottling Date: 4 July 2016
- Bottle Size: 750ml
Official Tasting Notes
Château Haut-Brion Blanc 2015 has a complex bouquet revealing aromas of mango, lychee, pineapple, rose petals and pepper. The Sauvignon Blanc expresses itself beautifully on the nose. The palate is full and fruity, gradually developing breadth and richness before finishing with a superb, saline, mouth-watering aftertaste.
Food Pairing Suggestions
- Butter-poached lobster
- King scallops
- Turbot
- Dover sole
- Foie gras
- Roasted poultry with cream sauce
- Mature Comté cheese
Serving Recommendations
- Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
- Decanting: Optional for younger bottles
- Cellaring: Exceptional long-term aging potential.
Critical Acclaim
- 100 Points – James Suckling
- 99 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate
- 98 Points – Vinous
- 98 Points – Decanter
- 97 Points – Wine Spectator
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