Haut Brion Magnum 2008
Haut Brion Magnum 2008 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Pessac-Léognan, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £1100.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leoville Las Cases Magnum 1982 Château Léoville-Las Cases · Bordeaux | £1150.00 | |||
| Château Lafite-Rothschild Château Lafite Rothschild · Bordeaux | £1199.99 | |||
| Lafite Rothschild (Damaged Label) 1960 Château Lafite Rothschild · Bordeaux | £950.00 | |||
| Mouton Rothschild Magnum 1995 Château Mouton Rothschild · Bordeaux | £1250.00 |
Grapes are thought to have been grown on the Haut-Brion estate in Pessac-Leognan since the Roman era while the first recorded mention of the property is in 1423. The wine has had a long & illustrious history & is famously mentioned by Samuel Pepys in his diary of 1663. Nowadays, Haut Brion is considered by many to be one of the finest wines in the world & was ranked in the First Growth category during the 1855 classfication of Bordeaux wines.