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Tasting Notes:
The unbelievably superb 2011 Haut-Brion exhibits a classic nose of subtle smoldering embers, warm rocks, black currants, new saddle leather, spice box and high-quality, unsmoked cigar tobacco. The color is a dense ruby/purple to the edge, and the wine cuts a serious as well as broad swath across the palate. The most amazing aspect of this terroir is that the wine, despite all its power and richness, literally dances on the palate, as if it were a 90 pound ballerina. This brilliant 2011 should evolve quickly, hitting its prime in 7-8 years, and drink beautifully for 20-25 years.
Pairing:
Beef Wellington
Château Haut Brion 1eme Grand Cru Classes, Pessac-Leognan 2011
Product:ChâteauHautBrion2011
Tasting Notes:
The unbelievably superb 2011 Haut-Brion exhibits a classic nose of subtle smoldering embers, warm rocks, black currants, new saddle leather, spice box and high-quality, unsmoked cigar tobacco. The color is a dense ruby/purple to the edge, and the wine cuts a serious as well as broad swath across the palate. The most amazing aspect of this terroir is that the wine, despite all its power and richness, literally dances on the palate, as if it were a 90 pound ballerina. This brilliant 2011 should evolve quickly, hitting its prime in 7-8 years, and drink beautifully for 20-25 years.
Pairing:
Beef Wellington
Wine at a glance
James Suckling (JS)96/100
Lots of subtle redcurrant and berry character, with flowers and sweet tobacco on the nose. Full body, super-integrated tannins and a light shaved-chocolate, berry and cedar character. A decadence and beauty to this that wakes you up. Better in 2018.
