Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2021

Name: Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2021
Brand: Maison Marques et Domaines [MMD]
SKU: NYC-BDX2125-032825-CHBPL2021-ROW4-BOX OWC
Price: 579.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France

by Chateau Haut-Brion

$579.00

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As one of Bordeaux’s most storied First Growths, Château Haut-Brion rarely misses a step—but in 2021, a vintage marked by cool weather and precision over power, it produced something truly timeless. Where others struggled, Haut-Brion leaned into its gravelly soils and deep cellar know-how to craft a wine of structure, restraint, and remarkable finesse.

The 2021 blend leans slightly higher on Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc rounding things out in perfect proportion. The result is aromatic and focused: graphite, cassis, cedar, and crushed herbs wrapped in ultra-fine tannins. There's no excess ripeness, no push for richness—just clarity, length, and quiet intensity that builds with time in the glass.

This is Haut-Brion for purists—less opulent than recent warm vintages, but no less noble. It’s a wine made for the cellar, with decades of evolution ahead, but already shows glimpses of its regal composure. Pair it simply: roast lamb, aged cheeses, or a moment of reflection.

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Antonio Galloni

95 points

"The 2021 Haut-Brion has a very pure bouquet, quite complex with a mixture of blueberry and black cherry fruit, iris flower and violet, hints of sea spray in the background. This is more engaging than the 2021 La Mission Haut-Brion at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, good fruit concentration considering the vintage, commendable salinity and a harmonious, sapid finish that is classic in style. I suspect this may well close down for a period of time before re-opening."

Robert Parker

97 points

"The 2021 Haut-Brion confirms its fine showing en primeur, cementing its status as one of the wines of the vintage. Its complex bouquet of dark berries and cassis mingled with notions of cigar wrapper and burning embers unfurls in the glass. Full-bodied, deep and velvety, it’s concentrated and layered with a multidimensional core of fruit, sweet tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. Reflecting the timeless elegance of Haut-Brions from cooler years, the 2021 will delight Bordeaux purists." —Yohan Castaing

Jancis Robinson

18 points

"Bright crimson-purple. Fragrant berry-fruit notes as the wine opens. Smooth and refined on attack, the mid palate full and generous swathing powerful but integrated tannins. Impressive length and drive. Quite a powerhouse for such a complicated year. Huge potential." —James Lawther MW

Decanter

97 points

"Scented flowers and red berries on the nose, lovely aromatics with green peppercorns, herbal blackcurrant leaf and floral scents. Rich and round for a 2021, high acidity gives the life-force but this has a great structure in the mouth. Quite imposing tannins cover the entire tongue and cheeks, and I love it. Grippy, focused, this is one of the more demonstrative 2021 wines in terms of texture and power, but still keeps precision and direction. Chalky grip, a mineral undertone and feeling of substance on the finish. Allow a few more years before starting on this."

Wine Enthusiast

98 points

"White-berry aromas with a whiteflower floral character. The wine is intense with white-orchard fruits and lemon acidity and a core of wood aging."

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
Vintage

2021
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Sustainable
Style

Elegant , Oaky , Rich
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

beef Wellington, grilled ribeye, roasted lamb shoulder, braised venison, herb-crusted red meat

Tasting Profile

Deep garnet Pessac-Léognan with dark plum, blackcurrant, and mineral aromas. Full-bodied with structured tannins and balanced acidity, displaying cassis, spice, and earthy finish.