Château Haut Brion 1954

€1,290.00*

Contents: 0.75 Liter (€1,720.00* / 1 Liter)

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Product number: JHW-17221

Filling level mid shoulder, capsule and label good.

Product information

Chateau Haut Brion is an exception to the Bordeaux classification established in 1855, as the winery is not located in the prescribed appellation due to its location in the Graves region. However, due to its outstanding reputation at the time, Haut Brion managed to be included in the classification and achieved the rank of premier grand cru classé alongside Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Margaux and Chateau Latour. The wines of Chateau Haut Brion have always differed significantly from those of Margaux, Pauillac, St. Julien and the rest of the Haut Médoc. Haut Brion used to be located on the outskirts of the city of Bordeaux, but today this has changed and the city has continued to develop, eventually completely enclosing the Haut Brion estate. This has created a very individual microclimate which supports the wines of Chateau Haut Brion.

Tasting note: Château Haut-Brion 1954, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Appearance:
In the glass, the wine presents itself with a noble, deep garnet colour, which is already fading into orange and brick red at the edges - a sign of its maturity. The turbidity is minimal and slight traces of sediment indicate the aged terroir.

Bouquet:
The nose reveals a complex bouquet of tertiary aromassuch as dried plums, tobacco leaves and fine leather, surrounded by notes of forest floor and a subtle smokiness typical of the volcanic soil of Haut-Brion. Reminders of blackcurrant and cedar wood still resonate faintly, but the freshness of youth gives way to spicy maturity.

Palate:
On the palate, the wine surprises with its elegant structure. The once powerful tannins have melted into silky threads that combine harmoniously with a still noticeable but subtle acidity. Aromas of dried cherries, autumn leaves and a pinch of white pepper dominate, accompanied by a subtle minerality reminiscent of damp slate. The body is lean, but the balance between ripeness and lively texture reveals the signature of a great winery.

Finish:
The finish is long and thoughtful, with echoes of tobacco, truffle and a hint of dark chocolate. The final spice lingers gently as the memory of the wine slowly fades - a testament to its aristocratic origins.

Overall impression:
Château Haut-Brion 1954 is a contemporary witness to elegance that has retained its dignity despite the difficult vintage (cool year with autumn precipitation). The flavour is fully mature, almost meditative, and the structure proves that grandeur is possible even in modest vintages. It is at the late peak of its development - a wine for connoisseurs who appreciate the poetry of the ephemeral.

Conclusion:
A rare experience that impresses less with its power than with its nuances. Best decanted to reveal the last secrets. Ideal with game dishes or on its own as a contemplative accompaniment.

	Alcohol:	14
	Colour:	red
	Country:	France
	Filling quantity:	750 ml
	Flavour:	dry
	Grape variety:	Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
	Producer:	Château Haut Brion
	Product type:	Wine
	Region:	Bordeaux
	Type of wine:	Red wine
	Vintage:	1954