Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend

9.494 ratings
9.218 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Shawn R

One of the best ever made??? @Bill Bender thank you.

One of the best ever made??? @Bill Bender thank you.

Nov 12th, 2017
Matt Duncan

Not too shabby!

Not too shabby!

Jul 28th, 2017
Bill Bender

The young ‘03 Bordeaux was very hot and showing a lot of alcohol. At almost 15 they are in a very nice spot with ample air. This is a stand alone wine and really fun to one to stop and study. Concentrated blue and black fruit, gravel, soil and herbs. A majestic wine with broad shoulders and a voluptuous mouthfeel. Deep purple smoke on the water and fire in the sky. Still building weight and gravitas and will improve for many years to come.

The young ‘03 Bordeaux was very hot and showing a lot of alcohol. At almost 15 they are in a very nice spot with ample air. This is a stand alone wine and really fun to one to stop and study. Concentrated blue and black fruit, gravel, soil and herbs. A majestic wine with broad shoulders and a voluptuous mouthfeel. Deep purple smoke on the water and fire in the sky. Still building weight and gravitas and will improve for many years to come.

1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2017
Nico J. Snyman

Classic '03 vintage, good balance though, showing some oak, but integrated.

Classic '03 vintage, good balance though, showing some oak, but integrated.

Feb 3rd, 2017
Alberto Cdm

In principio legnoso poi veramente elegante delicato e fresco. Nulla da dire

In principio legnoso poi veramente elegante delicato e fresco. Nulla da dire

Dec 20th, 2016
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Solid! Fruit, age and silk. Yum.

Solid! Fruit, age and silk. Yum.

Mar 17th, 2016
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.8

Lighter color than the 2000. Walnut and pecan on the nose. Currant, coco, raspberry and dark fruits. Drink up.

Lighter color than the 2000. Walnut and pecan on the nose. Currant, coco, raspberry and dark fruits. Drink up.

Dec 28th, 2014
Gil Bauer

Too young but no roasted or over the top flavors.

Too young but no roasted or over the top flavors.

Oct 22nd, 2014
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.7

Improved over two hours in the glass. Slightly underwhelming for Haut Brion.

Improved over two hours in the glass. Slightly underwhelming for Haut Brion.

Mar 16th, 2014
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2003 vintage. To infinity and beyond. Throwing a vintage portesque amount of sed. In the nose, post-rain earth, dried shrooms, infinitesimal hint of milk chocolate. Light-medium bod. Maan…did that finish, Cranberries-style, linger. Do you have to do you have to bring that much cedar and chocolate-covered espresso bean to the show? At the top of the bell curve and would seem to effortlessly have another decade double-parked there. Imho, consistently shows the best of the 1st growths with the least. Courtesy of @Bill Bender

2003 vintage. To infinity and beyond. Throwing a vintage portesque amount of sed. In the nose, post-rain earth, dried shrooms, infinitesimal hint of milk chocolate. Light-medium bod. Maan…did that finish, Cranberries-style, linger. Do you have to do you have to bring that much cedar and chocolate-covered espresso bean to the show? At the top of the bell curve and would seem to effortlessly have another decade double-parked there. Imho, consistently shows the best of the 1st growths with the least. Courtesy of @Bill Bender

May 22nd, 2022