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Robert Parker (94)
A bit shy, the 2023 Haut-Brion Blanc exhibits aromas of lemon, lemon oil, crisp stone fruits and spring flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, dense and fleshy palate that's round and layered, with chalky underlying structure and a long, mineral finish. It's a blend of 58% Sauvignon Blanc and 42% Sémillon.
James Suckling (98)
The Haut Brion is open and very pretty, with sliced lemon, pear and white-peach character, as well as a hint of lemon grass. It’s full and layered with structure and focus. Crunchy finish. Fine phenolics and vibrant fruit for the vintage. 58.1% sauvignon blanc and 41.9% semillon.
Vinous (95)
The 2023 Haut-Brion Blanc has a clean and precise bouquet, lilting scents of apple blossom, dewy meadow and Mirabelle (as I remarked out of barrel). The palate is very well balanced with impressive weight, finely judged acidity, quite tensile and sapid with a dab of stem ginger on the finish. As I said before, texturally, this is a very satisfying Haut-Brion Blanc.
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2023 Château Haut-Brion Blanc includes slightly more Semillon than the La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc and is 58.1% Sauvignon and 41.9% Semillon. It's a slightly more inward, reserved white with white currants, green herbs, bright citrus, and sappy flower-like aromatics that take some coaxing. These carry to a medium-bodied white that has a bright, refreshing, racy style and plenty of mid-palate density and depth. It's an ever-so-slightly richer, more concentrated wine than the La Mission Haut-Brion.
