
Sommelier/Wine importer
Claude Riffault Sancerre Les Denisottes 2023
France, Loire
96/100
Overall rating
4/5
Value for money
€56,00
€32,00/pcs.
€40,00/pcs.
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Château Haut-Pauillac 2017 is a classic Bordeaux red with the character and pedigree of Pauillac, offering impressive depth, structure, and polish at a very appealing level. After five years resting in the cool cellars of the Peyronie family, it is now drinking beautifully, with the added reassurance of impeccable storage straight from the château.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in the glass, this vintage shows the poised, slightly brooding profile expected from Pauillac. The nose leans toward blackcurrant, ripe plum, cedar, graphite, and a touch of tobacco, with subtle hints of spice and well-integrated oak framing the fruit.
On the palate, Cabernet Sauvignon brings backbone and dark-fruited intensity, Cabernet Franc adds lift and aromatic detail, while Merlot smooths the texture and rounds out the finish. The wine is structured but already approachable, with firm yet polished tannins, fresh balance, and the kind of staying power that suggests it can continue to develop over the next several years.
Production
Made in Bordeaux’s left bank appellation of Pauillac, this wine benefits from gravelly soils that naturally encourage drainage and help Cabernet-driven blends achieve ripeness and precision. The grapes are harvested from carefully selected parcels and vinified to preserve purity of fruit, structure, and the distinct mineral edge that defines the commune.
Food & Serving
Ideal with roast lamb, entrecôte, beef tenderloin, game, duck breast, or mature hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking now, especially to let the wine fully open and soften in the glass.
Producer
Château Haut-Pauillac is a Bordeaux estate with a strong connection to the Pauillac style, producing wines that reflect the region’s trademark balance of power, freshness, and finesse. Its recent cellar-aged release, carefully sourced and stored by the Peyronie family, stands out for offering authentic Pauillac character with excellent provenance and drinking readiness.
| Type | Red wine |
| Producer | Château Haut-Pauillac |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
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