Haut-Brion 1er Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan, 2018

Château Haut-Brion 2018 is one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated wines, offering the rare combination of power, precision and unmistakable refinement. As the only First Growth from Graves, it stands apart for its smoky, gravelly signature and remarkable depth, while the 2018 vintage adds generous fruit and excellent concentration.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a deep, насыщенный garnet-purple color with exceptional clarity. The nose is layered and complex, opening with blackcurrant, ripe plum and blackberry, then evolving into cedar, tobacco, graphite, violets and a subtle smoky earthiness that is so distinctive of Haut-Brion. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet impeccably composed, with velvety tannins and a finely textured core of dark fruit, spice and mineral nuance. There is impressive freshness beneath the richness, giving the wine lift and definition through the long finish. While already compelling, it has the structure and balance to age beautifully for decades, developing even greater complexity over time.

Production
Haut-Brion comes from the gravelly soils of Pessac-Léognan, where excellent drainage and warm, well-exposed terroir help the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc reach full phenolic ripeness. The estate is known for meticulous vineyard management and careful harvesting by plot, ensuring that only perfectly ripe grapes are selected. Vinification is carried out with precision to preserve the aromatic complexity, structure and trademark elegance of the estate.

Food & Serving
This is an exceptional match for premium dishes such as roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, venison, truffle-infused cuisine and mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C and, if possible, decant for 1–2 hours in its youth to allow the wine to fully open and reveal its layered aromatics.

Producer
Château Haut-Brion is one of Bordeaux’s most historic and prestigious estates, with roots dating back centuries and a reputation that helped define the global standard for fine wine. It was famously classified as a First Growth in the 1855 Classification, and remains the only First Growth located in Graves. The estate is widely admired for its consistency, longevity and the distinctive smoky-mineral character that makes Haut-Brion instantly recognizable.

We deliver within 2 - 6 business days. You can choose whether it should be to a parcel shop or home delivery. Free delivery to both parcel shops and your front door. Our store partners primarily use GLS, DPD, UPS and DHL for deliveries. We cover deliveries to the majority of countries in Europe.