Chateau Haut Brion 1999

Château Haut – Brion Rouge 1999 750ml

Château Haut-Brion 1999 is the estate's classified red grand vin from Pessac-Léognan, officially documented as a Merlot-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Vintage Character

A relatively warm year marked by exceptional weather events. The finished wine was described by the estate as harmonious and balanced, combining dark fruit, subtle vanilla, caramel and liquorice with a long, gentle finish.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

The estate describes a lively dark-red colour, harmonious nose and balanced notes of subtle vanilla, lightly cooked caramel, liquorice, red and black fruit, mulberry and cherry, followed by a long, gentle finish.

Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Game birds, Mushroom dishes.

Winemaking & Maturation

Harvested from 8–24 September 1999. The blend is 60% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc, with 69% new barrels. Bottling occurred from 21–29 August 2001.

69% new barrels.

Technical details: 69% new oak

Winery Background

First recorded by name in 1521, Château Haut-Brion is a historic Pessac estate and the only property outside the Médoc ranked First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The Dillon family has owned it since 1935.

Château Haut-Brion: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855 Bordeaux Classification · First recorded 1521

Product Highlights

• Officially verified 1999 Château Haut-Brion Rouge.
• 1855 Premier Grand Cru Classé.
• 60% Merlot-led Bordeaux blend.
• Harvested 8–24 September 1999.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Haut-Brion
• Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855 Bordeaux Classification
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux, Graves
• Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
• Vintage: 1999
• Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
• Alcohol: 13%
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Château Haut – Brion Rouge 1999 750ml?

A mature, officially documented First Growth Bordeaux with an unusually high Merlot proportion and a harmonious estate tasting profile.

Who is Château Haut – Brion Rouge 1999 750ml best for?

Collectors and experienced Bordeaux drinkers seeking a mature classified-growth vintage.

What is Château Haut – Brion Rouge 1999 750ml?

The red grand vin of Château Haut-Brion from the 1999 Bordeaux vintage, classified First Growth in 1855.

What is the blend of Château Haut-Brion 1999?

The official blend is 60% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc.

What does Château Haut – Brion Rouge 1999 750ml taste like?

Château Haut – Brion Rouge 1999 750ml offers vanilla, lightly cooked caramel, liquorice, red and black fruit, mulberry and cherry; Soft, harmonious and balanced, with integrated fruit and wood-derived nuances; Long and gentle.