Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | White |
Brand | Chateau Haut Brion Blanc |
Vintage | 2001 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Graves |
Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | From Original Wooden Case |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2030 |
Stock | 0 |
Due to space limitations, no tasting notes have been included, only my qualitative score. Obviously, the 2001 dry whites are extremely long-lived wines. They can be drunk young or cellared for 20-30+ years. I recently had the pleasure of tasting the 1962 Domaine de Chevalier, which was still incredibly fresh and lively. In many ways, these whites age even more slowly than red Bordeaux.
Has lemon and mineral aromas, with light vanilla, honey, cream and white pepper. Full-bodied, firm and racy, with a lovely balance of ripe fruit and acidity. Long and complex.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.