Château Haut-Brion 2017 Pessac-Léognan

CHATEAU HAUT-BRION 2017

冷涼な年が磨いた、名門の端正さ。

冷涼な年にもかかわらず気品に満ちた2017年です。ラズベリーや赤スグリなどの赤系果実に、スミレや甘草、杉のニュアンスが重なる洗練された香り。口当たりは絹のように滑らかで、しなやかなタンニンと伸びやかな酸が調和します。中盤からはトーストや黒鉛、湿った土の複雑な風味が広がり、余韻は長く端正。若いうちから楽しめる均衡を備えつつ、熟成の奥行きも期待できます。仔羊のローストや24か月熟成のコンテと。

Item code

C17R1541

Producer

Château Haut-Brion

Type

Red

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Pessac-Léognan

Vintage

2017

Grape varieties

Merlot 53%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40.7%, Cabernet Franc 6.3%

Alcohol

14.5%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

16–18°C

Recommended glass

Bordeaux glass (tall, generous bowl)

Tasting note

The sophisticated aroma is impressive, with notes of red fruits such as raspberry and red currant layered with nuances of violet, licorice, and cedar. The mouthfeel is silky smooth with supple tannins and smooth acidity. From the middle of the palate, complex flavors of toast, graphite, and damp earth spread, leading to a long, refined finish. This is a well-balanced wine that can be enjoyed young, but also has the potential to develop depth with age.

Food pairing

Roasted lamb (with rosemary flavor), truffle risotto, aged cheese (Comte 24 months, etc.)

Winemaking & technical data

Classification: 1855 Médoc Classification 1er Growth (the only one from the Graves region)

Aging: 22 months in 69% new barrels

Harvest period: August 31st to September 29th, 2017 (the longest harvest period in the Château's history)

Scores & awards

Robert Parker 97 pts