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Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2011 (Ex-Negociant)

Name: Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2011 (Ex-Negociant)
Brand: Barriere Freres [MHW] [BRRFR]
SKU: NYC-MHW] [BRRFR-`CHBPL2011`-102225-6
Price: 599.00 USD
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Red Wine from Bordeaux, France

by Chateau Haut-Brion

$599.00

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The 2011 sits in the shadow of the celebrated 2009 and 2010, which makes it one of Bordeaux's most undervalued recent First Growth vintages. The season's summer rains actually refined ripeness rather than diluting it, and a dry September allowed careful, unhurried harvest. Haut-Brion's blend—forty-six percent Cabernet Sauvignon, thirty-five percent Merlot, and nineteen percent Cabernet Franc—was raised in new French oak from the estate's own cooperage. The deep gravel soils here, up to eighteen meters deep in places, provide exceptional drainage and a mineral signature unlike any other Bordeaux property. At fifteen years, the wine shows the estate's trademark smoky, graphite-laced character alongside dark plum, tobacco, and warm spice, with the seamless texture that distinguishes Haut-Brion from its Médoc peers. An overlooked vintage, ready to drink now.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2011 Haut-Brion has a really lovely, warm, autumnal nose with red fruit, chestnut, autumn leaves and Earl Grey scents. Very complex. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, a crisp line of acidity, maybe just a little austere on the finish, but there is fine focus with a delicately spiced, slightly medicinal finish. This is an impressive and quite delicious Haut-Brion that should give 20 years more drinking pleasure. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting." —Neal Martin

Robert Parker

94 points

"Tasted blind as a vintage comparison at the Valandraud vertical, the 2011 Haut Brion has always been an excellent Pessac-Léognan, though recent encounters suggest it does not have the potential of the 2012. It has a gentle and caressing bouquet full of copious dark cherry and raspberry fruit, a touch of saddle leather and a seam of dark chocolate emanating from the oak regime, which needs more time to integrate (though it is not an Haut-Brion that is going to demand years and years in bottle). The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and feels gentle in the mouth. It is very well balanced, although perhaps the oak comes through too strongly on the finish, when frankly there is no need. Nevertheless, this is a classic Pessac-Léognan - maybe "mild mannered" and a little conservative compared to more ambitious recent vintages, yet there is no doubting its class and pedigree." —Neal Martin

Wine Spectator

95 points

"This packs some serious density for the vintage, with layers of braised fig, blackberry pâte de fruit and dark currant paste, all inlaid with lively briar, tobacco leaf and roasted apple wood notes. Shows lots of energy through the finish, with the grip generating a mouthwatering feel."

Wine Enthusiast

95 points

"This wine has an intense herbaceous quality, with fruit and nutmeg flavors. It feels and tastes powerful, with alcoholic warmth and a taut and nervy character."

More about Chateau Haut-Brion

The original luxury brand. Named in 1521 as the first Bordeaux wine labeled for terroir (not owner)—revolutionary then, benchmark now. First Growth in Graves since 1855. Gravelly soils, centuries of legend. Thomas Jefferson and Samuel Pepys knew. History made liquid.

Wine Details

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend
Vintage

2011
Size

750ml
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

beef tenderloin with mushroom sauce, roasted venison, herb-crusted lamb, grilled red meat, beef stew

Tasting Profile

Garnet Pessac-Léognan with dark cherry, blackcurrant, and mineral aromas. Full-bodied with structured tannins and balanced acidity, finishing with plum, spice, and mineral notes.