1989 Château Haut-Brion Blanc Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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1989 Château Haut-Brion Blanc  (Pessac-Léognan) 95 Perhaps this is aging out. Still, the honeyed flowers, nut, orange, almond and fat yellow citrus showed nicely. But it feels like it is slowly running out of steam. It is time to drink this as it will probably only drop fruit from here. Perhaps this is aging out. Still, the honeyed flowers, nut, orange, almond and fat yellow citrus showed nicely. But it feels like it is slowly running out of steam. It is time to drink this as it will probably only drop fruit from here. 3,274 Views   Tasted Jan 17, 2021  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to Great purity of fruit here. The citrus notes, with the aid of flowers, white peach, nuts. a drip of honey, lemon peel and ocean notes came through loud and clear. Soft, silky and with volume, this was showing remarkably young and fresh characteristics. Great purity of fruit here. The citrus notes, with the aid of flowers, white peach, nuts. a drip of honey, lemon peel and ocean notes came through loud and clear. Soft, silky and with volume, this was showing remarkably young and fresh characteristics. 2,420 Views   Tasted Oct 6, 2018 1989 Haut Brion Blanc opens with aromas of fresh picked flowers, honey, caramel, grass, lemon, lime and orange. With textures of rich, polished fruit, the wine ends with a melange of citrus flavors. 95 Pts 1989 Haut Brion Blanc opens with aromas of fresh picked flowers, honey, caramel, grass, lemon, lime and orange. With textures of rich, polished fruit, the wine ends with a melange of citrus flavors. 95 Pts 3,928 Views   Tasted Dec 21, 2010 The nose, with coaxing offered lanolin and violets with honey. Bigger and more concentrated than the 85. Ends with long, fresh, lemon, citrus oil note. The nose, with coaxing offered lanolin and violets with honey. Bigger and more concentrated than the 85. Ends with long, fresh, lemon, citrus oil note. 2,817 Views   Tasted Mar 20, 2005

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.

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