Chateau Haut Brion 2011
Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Deep red
- Aroma: Ripe black fruit, cocoa bean, smoke and liquorice
- Palate: Elegant entry, building smoothly in power with rich, enveloped tannins
- Finish: Long and flavourful
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About this item
Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2011 750ml
The 2011 Château Haut-Brion Rouge is the estate's classified grand vin from Pessac-Léognan, combining Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Vintage Character
An extremely dry spring was followed by helpful summer rain and a dry September, permitting harvest in optimal conditions.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Deep red, with ripe black fruit, cocoa bean, smoke and liquorice aromas. The palate begins elegantly, gains power smoothly and carries rich, enveloped tannins into a long, flavourful finish.
Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Venison, Mushroom dishes.
Winemaking & Maturation
Harvested from 31 August to 27 September 2011. The blend comprises 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot Noir and 19% Cabernet Franc, with 72% new barrels. Bottled 12–14 June 2013.
72% new barrels.
Technical details: 72% 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 as a First Growth in Bordeaux's 1855 Classification. The Dillon family acquired it in 1935.
Château Haut-Brion: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855 Classification · First recorded 1521
Product Highlights
- Exact 2011 château vintage verified.
- 1855 Premier Grand Cru Classé.
- 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc.
- 13.5% ABV; 72% new barrels.
Product Information
- Producer: Château Haut-Brion
- Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855 Classification
- Type: Red wine
- Country: France
- Region: Bordeaux, Graves
- Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
- Vintage: 2011
- Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Noir, Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Volume: 750ml
Why choose Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2011 750ml?
A verified First Growth Bordeaux combining Haut-Brion's characteristic smoky complexity with elegance, power and a long finish.
Who is Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2011 750ml best for?
Collectors and experienced Bordeaux drinkers seeking an estate-authenticated mature vintage.
What is Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2011 750ml?
The red grand vin of Château Haut-Brion, a Pessac-Léognan First Growth classified in 1855.
Is Château Haut-Brion 2011 the estate's grand vin?
Yes. The official château page identifies it as Château Haut-Brion Rouge 2011, distinct from the second wine, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion.
What does Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2011 750ml taste like?
Château Haut – Brion Rouge 2011 750ml offers ripe black fruit, cocoa bean, smoke and liquorice; Elegant entry, building smoothly in power with rich, enveloped tannins; Long and flavourful.
Product information
- Brand
- Haut-Brion
- Classification
- Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855 Classification
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux, Graves
- Appellation
- Pessac-Léognan
- Vintage
- 2011
- Volume
- 750ml
- Alcohol %
- 13.5%
- Wine Type
- Red wine
- Grape Variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Noir, Cabernet Franc
Taste Profile
- Colour: Deep red
- Aroma: Ripe black fruit, cocoa bean, smoke and liquorice
- Palate: Elegant entry, building smoothly in power with rich, enveloped tannins
- Finish: Long and flavourful