{"product_id":"haut-brion-2000-75-cl","title":"Château Haut-Brion 2000","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaut Brion 2000 is a towering, near-mythic vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most storied First Growth estates. In this outstanding year, Château Haut-Brion crafted a wine that many critics consider to be flirting with perfection, capturing the essence of its unique gravel terroir in every sip. This is a benchmark Pessac-Léognan red that beautifully marries elegance, depth and longevity, and is firmly established as one of the great Bordeaux of the new millennium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2000 Haut-Brion shows a deep garnet core with only the faintest brick hues beginning to form at the rim, a visual sign of its slow, graceful evolution. The nose is captivating and layered: waves of ripe red and black berries, warm terracotta, and crushed gravel mingle with roasted herbs, tobacco leaf, cedar and a gentle smokiness. There is a distinctly earthy, mineral character – classic Haut-Brion – that adds both nobility and intrigue.\n\nOn the palate, this wine is all about harmony and precision. Medium to full-bodied, it carries a silken texture, with perfectly integrated acidity and ultra-fine, persistent tannins. Flavours of redcurrant, plum, blackberry and black cherry unfold gradually, supported by notes of graphite, cigar box, leather, and savoury spice. The finish is long, poised and subtly saline, with a graphite note that nods towards Pauillac while never losing its Pessac-Léognan identity. Now beautifully expressive, the 2000 Haut-Brion has a long life ahead and, properly cellared, can continue to evolve and give pleasure well into the 2040s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion lies in the heart of Pessac-Léognan, just south of Bordeaux, on some of the region’s most prized deep gravel soils mixed with sand and clay. This singular terroir, combined with the estate’s meticulous vineyard work, yields fruit of exceptional concentration and finesse. The 2000 vintage is typically based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, all harvested by hand at optimal ripeness and sorted with extreme care. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats, parcel by parcel, to preserve the identity of each plot, followed by élevage in a high proportion of new French oak barrels. Throughout its maturation, the wine is carefully racked and blended to achieve the seamless integration and balance that define Haut-Brion in great years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine that shines alongside refined, flavourful cuisine. Classic pairings include roast lamb with herbs, dry-aged ribeye or côte de boeuf, venison, and game birds such as pigeon or duck, especially when accompanied by earthy sides like truffle mash, wild mushrooms or root vegetables. It also complements mature hard cheeses such as Comté or aged Gouda. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) and, for bottles opened over the next decade, decant gently 1–2 hours before serving to allow the wine to fully unfurl its aromatic complexity. Older, more evolved bottles may require a shorter decant focused primarily on careful sediment removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion is one of Bordeaux’s most illustrious estates and the only property from outside the Médoc to be included as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the historic 1855 Classification. With documented viticultural roots stretching back to the 16th century, it has long been a reference point for what great, ageworthy claret can be. Situated in Pessac-Léognan, Haut-Brion is renowned for its distinctive gravel terroir, smoky-mineral signature and unwavering commitment to precision in both vineyard and cellar. Under the stewardship of the Dillon family for much of the 20th and 21st centuries, the château has produced a succession of legendary wines, with the 2000 vintage standing among its most acclaimed achievements and a modern benchmark for First Growth Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252704563537,"sku":"PS-7865578094792","price":901.14,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/HAUT_20BRION_2ad0f8d9-288a-47d5-bff9-e7fa11195196.png?v=1783446144","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/haut-brion-2000-75-cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}