Bordeaux · Pessac-Léognan · Pessac

Château Haut-Brion

Der intellektuellste Premier: rauchig, warm, erdig — 'warmer Ziegel und Trüffel'.

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AT A GLANCE

Why Château Haut-Brion?

Known for
Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan
Since
1533
Vineyards
42,5 ha

Varieties

3vars
  • Merlot ~44%
  • Cabernet Sauvignon ~46%
  • Cabernet Franc ~10% — plus weltberühmter Weißwein

Management

Management

Domaine Clarence Dillon (Familie Dillon seit 1935), Präsident Prinz Robert von Luxemburg

Style

Der intellektuellste Premier: rauchig, warm, erdig — 'warmer Ziegel und Trüffel'. Durch hohen Merlot-Anteil der zugänglichste und zugleich eigenständigste der Fünf.

Awards

1855 Premier Cru Classé; 1959 Crus Classés de Graves (Rotwein)

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