Haut Brion Magnum 2019
Haut Brion Magnum 2019 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (Pessac-Léognan, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Listed at £1220.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafleur 2015 Chateau Lafleur · Bordeaux | £1200.00 | |||
| Pontet Labrie 2018 Chateau Pontet Labrie · Bordeaux | £1170.00 | |||
| Trotanoy 1971 Chateau Trotanoy · Bordeaux | £1350.00 | |||
| JCP Maltus, Château Pontet Labrie 2015 JCP Maltus · Bordeaux | £1080.00 |
Located in Pessac-Léognan,, Château Haut-Brion was awarded First Growth status in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux and is undoubtedly amongst the very finest producers in the region. This is the 2019 vintage of its flagship wine, an exquisite blend of 48.7% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8.1% Cabernet Franc. Expect ripe fruit notes on the nose, with plenty of aromatic complexity that comes to the fore with aeration. On the palate, it is a full-bodied wine, with tight-knit tannins, leading to a long and aromatic finish. Available here in a magnum format.