Château Haut Brion 2018
Descripción
El grand vin de Château Haut-Brion, único en poder presumir de ser Premier Grand Cru Classé tanto de la mítica clasificación de 1855 de Burdeos como de la Graves, es una de las referencias icónicas de la región francesa. En esta añada 2018 alcanzó la perfección, a tenor de la máxima puntuación otorgada por The Wine Advocate. "A modo de referencia, pensemos en 1989 con más moderación y aún mayor pureza", indicó en su reseña Lisa Perrotti-Brown, la crítica de la publicación editada por Robert Parker.
Ficha técnica
Cata
Viñedo y elaboración
Opinión de los críticos
The 2018 Haut-Brion is composed of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time to begin: tilled earth, followed by pronounced licorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense crème de cassis, rose oil, wild blueberries and kirsch notes, giving way to quiet, persistent leitmotif scents of cinnamon stick, truffles and redcurrant jelly. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers all this and more, revealing tightly wound black fruit, red berry and exotic spice layers within a solid, wonderfully plush frame and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and loads of earth and mineral sparks. This is a profound, highly intellectual, multilayered baby, which will require a good 7-8 years to begin to sing its incredible song, then should cellar a further 40 years at least. By way of reference, think 1989 with more restraint and even greater purity.
Aromas of currants, leaves, fresh mushrooms, oyster shell, tobacco, and dried flowers, following through to a full body, yet ever so refined and polished and it grows on the palate. Lovely, energetic finish. Subtle and driven at the end of the palate. Drink in 2026 and onwards.
Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate watery edge. Somewhat restrained, fine dark forest berry fruit, discreet herbal savouriness, nuances of cherries, some nougat, discreet oak touch in the backgroud. Taut, tightly meshed, savoury tannins, fine sweet cherry fruit, vivid tannins that still seem a bit brittle, very lively style, salty minerality on the finish, nougat on the back palate.
A quintessential expression of this terroir, the 2018 Château Haut-Brion checks in as 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Cabernet Franc brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. Ripe and sexy, yet also offering subtle aromas and flavors of blackcurrants, smoked earth, tobacco leaf, truffle, lead pencil, and minerals, it takes its time opening up but reveals a full-bodied, concentrated, multi-layered style carrying gorgeous tannins, flawless balance, and just a wonderful symmetry and elegance paired with beautiful richness. This noble, gorgeous Haut-Brion will benefit from 7-8 years of bottle age and cruise for 40 years or so.
Añadas: 2023 2021 2018
Esta añada no tiene valoraciones todavía. Pincha en las otras añadas para ver sus valoraciones.
Esta añada no tiene valoraciones todavía. Pincha en las otras añadas para ver sus valoraciones.
Esta añada no tiene valoraciones todavía. Pincha en las otras añadas para ver sus valoraciones.