Chateau Haut Brion 2013

Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2013 750ml

The 2013 Château Haut-Brion Rouge is the estate's classified red grand vin from Pessac-Léognan, blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and bottled at the château in May 2015.

Vintage Character

A difficult, low-yield season marked by rainy spring weather, warm dry summer conditions and a late, unsettled harvest. Rigorous manual and optical sorting retained healthy fruit, producing a concentrated, polished red wine.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Deep dark red, with powerful black-fruit and spice aromas. Initially forceful, the palate becomes velvety through the mid-palate, showing polished tannins, substantial concentration, a full body and a notably long finish.

Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Game, Mushrooms, Aged hard cheese.

Winemaking & Maturation

Harvested from 24 September to 11 October after a challenging season. Intensive manual and optical sorting protected quality. The final blend used 50% Merlot, 45.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4.5% Cabernet Franc, with 67% new barrels.

Rigorous manual and optical grape sorting; further vinification details are not stated on the official vintage sheet.

67% new barrels; duration not stated.

Technical details: 67% new oak

Winery Background

First recorded by its terroir name in 1521, Château Haut-Brion is a historic Pessac estate. The Dillon family acquired it in 1935. Its 51-hectare vineyard occupies a gravel terrace in Pessac-Léognan, and it uniquely holds both 1855 First Growth and Graves classified-growth status.

Château Haut-Brion: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855; Cru Classé de Graves · First recorded 1521 · 51 ha vineyard

Product Highlights

• Exact 2013 red grand vin verified by the château.
• 1855 Premier Grand Cru Classé from Pessac-Léognan.
• 50% Merlot, 45.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4.5% Cabernet Franc.
• 13% ABV; 67% new barrels.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Haut-Brion
• Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855; Cru Classé de Graves
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux, Graves
• Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
• Vintage: 2013
• Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
• Alcohol: 13%
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2013 750ml?

Choose for an officially verified vintage of Haut-Brion's historic red grand vin, combining classified-growth provenance with a concentrated, velvety 2013 profile.

Who is Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2013 750ml best for?

First Growth collectors, mature Bordeaux enthusiasts and landmark cellar selections.

What is Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2013 750ml?

The red grand vin of Château Haut-Brion, a Pessac-Léognan First Growth from Bordeaux's 1855 classification.

Is Château Haut-Brion 2013 the estate's grand vin?

Yes. The official château page identifies it as Château Haut-Brion Rouge 2013, distinct from the second wine Le Clarence de Haut-Brion.

What does Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2013 750ml taste like?

Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2013 750ml offers powerful black fruit and spice; Concentrated and full-bodied, becoming velvety through the mid-palate with finely polished tannins; Very long.