Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan Blanc, 2011 (1.5L)
Bordeaux's rarest white wine, now in magnum format—a wine that rewards patience. The 2011 vintage was uneven for reds but excellent for whites, and Haut-Brion's blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc handled it with grace. Made in new oak barrels and aged on lees for 13 months, it's built for the long haul. Right now, it's showing structure and minerality; over the next 10-15 years, it will develop the extraordinary complexity this estate is known for. The deep gravel soils of Pessac give it a distinctive mineral stamp. This is a white wine that grows in the bottle. Decant if drinking soon; better yet, wait.
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Bordeaux's rarest white wine, now in magnum format—a wine that rewards patience. The 2011 vintage was uneven for reds but excellent for whites, and Haut-Brion's blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc handled it with grace. Made in new oak barrels and aged on lees for 13 months, it's built for the long haul. Right now, it's showing structure and minerality; over the next 10-15 years, it will develop the extraordinary complexity this estate is known for. The deep gravel soils of Pessac give it a distinctive mineral stamp. This is a white wine that grows in the bottle. Decant if drinking soon; better yet, wait.
