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2009 Château Haut-Brion Blanc Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2009
Château Haut-Brion Blanc  (Pessac-Léognan)
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Tasted twice in the same week, this is insanely good. Silky, rich, lush and polished. There is a symphony of fresh, bright, citrus fruits with the perfect amount of honeysuckle and crushed rocks to add complexity. The wine fills your mouth, palate and taste receptors. This will age effortlessly for decades.

Tasted twice in the same week, this is insanely good. Silky, rich, lush and polished. There is a symphony of fresh, bright, citrus fruits with the perfect amount of honeysuckle and crushed rocks to add complexity. The wine fills your mouth, palate and taste receptors. This will age effortlessly for decades.

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It's impossible not to be blown away by this wine. Yes, it's young and tight and requires coaxing to bring out its layers of perfectly ripe citrus fruits that taste like they have been stored in rocks for years. Sweet, lush, fresh, ripe and opulent, the wine coats your mouth with fruit and flavor. The trick is to have very rich friends with the money to buy the wine and store it to maturity.

It's impossible not to be blown away by this wine. Yes, it's young and tight and requires coaxing to bring out its layers of perfectly ripe citrus fruits that taste like they have been stored in rocks for years. Sweet, lush, fresh, ripe and opulent, the wine coats your mouth with fruit and flavor. The trick is to have very rich friends with the money to buy the wine and store it to maturity.

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Stunning in every way really is all that needs to be said. The aromatics are off the hook with their showy, mineral, citrus, floral, vanilla and honeyed essence. On the palate, this thick, rich, wall of velvet drenched citrus is hard to beleive. The finish must last for over 60 seconds.

Stunning in every way really is all that needs to be said. The aromatics are off the hook with their showy, mineral, citrus, floral, vanilla and honeyed essence. On the palate, this thick, rich, wall of velvet drenched citrus is hard to beleive. The finish must last for over 60 seconds.

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Blending 62% Sauvignon Blanc with 38% Semillon produced a wine that is close to perfection. With intense aromatics packed with fresh squeezed lemon, grapefruit, minerality and an array of flowers and assorted citrus fruits, this is thick, rich and powerful. The fruit is sweet, ripe and concentrated, but the freshness and acidity give this the perfect sensation of lift and grace.

Blending 62% Sauvignon Blanc with 38% Semillon produced a wine that is close to perfection. With intense aromatics packed with fresh squeezed lemon, grapefruit, minerality and an array of flowers and assorted citrus fruits, this is thick, rich and powerful. The fruit is sweet, ripe and concentrated, but the freshness and acidity give this the perfect sensation of lift and grace.

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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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