Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan GCC 1er Cru 2012
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| APPELLATION / REGION | Pessac Leognan GCC 1er Cru |
|---|---|
| Grape | 65% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full-Bodied |
| Tasting Note | RP 98/100 The 2012 Haut Brion (65% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc) is certainly one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage, with a dense purple color, classic nose of crushed rock, lead pencil shavings, black raspberry, blueberry and flowers. The wine shows subtle barbecue smoke notes in the background, but is full-bodied, stunningly concentrated and builds incrementally, yet finishes with luxurious, almost extravagant amounts of fruit and intensity. From only 46% of the production, this is an absolutely remarkable effort from the Dillon family and their winemaking team of the two Jean-Philippes. Drink it over the next 30-40 years. WS 95/100 This combines power and refinement, with a singed alder frame around a dense core of red and black currant, plum and blackberry fruit. Notes of bay, black tea and tar line the finish. Has a lovely, fine-grained feel that lets the dark, hefty fruit drape beautifully. The tobacco element hangs in the background. Sneakily long. Best from 2018 through 2030. NM 95-97/100 The Grand Vin is a blend of 65.5% Merlot, 32.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, which is one of the highest percentages of Merlot. It has a ripe, generous bouquet with hints of orange blossom and liquorice infused the red fruit profile. The Merlot clearly defined the character of the 2012. The palate is medium-bodied with a firm grip on the entry – more so than La Mission. This is deeper and more structured than the La Mission, perhaps quite masculine which is quite surprising considering the blend. It has great length. This is one of the great successes of the vintage and there is a clear gap between here and La Mission. Tasted April 2013. Other Critic Score:- Gilbert & Gaillard : 96-98 /100 James Suckling : 96 /100 Jeannie Cho Lee : 96 /100 Wine Enthusiast : 96 /100 Jean-Marc Quarin : 95 /100 Stephen Tanzer : 92-95 /100 Gault & Millau : 18.5 /20 Jancis Robinson : 18.5 /20 |
| Rating | RP:98 WS:95 WE:96 |
| Size | 75cl |
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