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Haut Brion Pessac Léognan Rouge

2003 Pessac-Leognan Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Chateau Haut-Brion Haut Brion Pessac Léognan Rouge from the remarkable 2003 vintage showcases a beautifully deep red color that invites exploration. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this remarkable wine presents a full-bodied experience on the palate. The acidity is balanced, offering a smooth and elegant mouthfeel that harmonizes with its substantial tannins, which are notable yet refined. The fruit intensity leans toward the prominent side, revealing layers of ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry, intertwined with hints of tobacco, spice, and earthy undertones. Overall, this wine is dry, allowing the complexity of flavors to shine through, making it an exceptional choice from the esteemed Pessac-Léognan region, known for producing some of the world's finest wines.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce, Roast Leg of Lamb, Roasted Lamb

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