2005 Château Haut-Brion Blanc Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2005
Château Haut-Brion Blanc (Pessac-Léognan)
Fresh, bright, vivacious, and with a strong shot of honeysuckle and crushed stone, the green apple, lemon peel, grapefruit pear and lemon wax were out in full force. Rich, concentrated and lush, with lots of energy, this is drinking just great today. 3,017 Views Tasted Jan 17, 2021Showing maturity in color, the wine pops with vanilla, grilled nuts, honeysuckle, citrus and toast. Refined, rich and still young, the ripe, sweet, fresh, mineral drive, fruit packed finish stays with you. 4,734 Views Tasted Jun 28, 2015This Bordeaux Blanc offers intense floral and mineral notes with hints of lemon and lime. Full bodied and packeed with ripe fruit, the long finish ends with a lemon wax, honey and orange rind component. 3,330 Views Tasted Jun 28, 2009 |
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.