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Château Haut-Brion Barrel Sample (Pessac-Léognan)
Pessac-Léognan · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Country
- France
- Region
- Pessac-Léognan
- Appellation
- Pessac-Léognan
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carnes vermelhas assadas · cordeiro · caça · queijos curados · pratos com cogumelos
Rated vintages
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201297 pts
96–98. Barrel sample. A beautifully ripe wine that's very dense in its character. The wine is generous and rich, while also structured. It already has delicious black plum fruit and velvet tannins. A wonderful, opulent wine that's packed with full-throated Merlot.
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201194 pts
93-95. Barrel sample. This wine has an intense herbaceous quality, with fruit and nutmeg flavors. It feels and tastes powerful, with alcoholic warmth and a taut and nervy character.