1979 Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Château Haut-Brion (Pessac-Léognan)
Quite a charmer. From a perfect bottle, this medium bodied, finesse styled, smoky, cherry pipe tobacco, earth and forest scented wine, offered, soft, smooth, refined textures. Fully mature, do not hesitate to pop a cork. 5,456 Views Tasted Oct 6, 20141979 Haut Brion is a medium bodied wine with tobacco, kirsch, camphor, cherry and earthy aromas. Light in style, this soft, elegant wine ends with a kirsch finish. 90 Pts 8,270 Views Tasted Dec 20, 2010The nose offers intense aromas of smoke, licorice, cigar box and wood scents. Very enjoyable. Medium bodied with a great silky texture, deep flavors and an elegant finish. This is fully mature but will easily last 10 more years. 6,131 Views Tasted Feb 22, 2004 |
When to Drink Chateau Haut Brion, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Haut Brion needs several years, and in the best vintages up to 2 decades time before the wine displays its true character. Haut Brion needs at least 12-20 years of aging, or longer, in good vintages until it is ready to be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-4 hours or more.
This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Haut Brion offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 15-50 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Haut Brion with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Haut Brion is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Haut Brion is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Haut Brion is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta.
The white wine of Chateau Haut Brion is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.