Description
Region: Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
Producer: Chateau Haut-Brion
Vintage: 2017
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Red Wine
Size: 75CL
The 2017 Château Haut-Brion displays remarkable elegance and depth, opening with layered aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, graphite, tobacco, dark chocolate, and subtle smoky spice. On the palate, it is refined yet powerful, showing beautifully structured tannins, fresh acidity, and classic mineral precision. Notes of cassis, cedar, liquorice, violets, and warm earth unfold into a long, persistent finish with exceptional balance and finesse.
The elegance, depth, and smoky mineral character of Château Haut-Brion 2017 make it an exceptional pairing with refined and flavourful dishes:
- Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic
- Beef Wellington or dry-aged ribeye steak
- Duck breast with cherry or berry reduction
- Slow-braised beef cheeks
- Venison or game dishes
- Truffle-based dishes, especially mushroom risotto
- Aged hard cheeses such as Comté or aged Gouda
For Asian cuisine, it pairs beautifully with:
- Cantonese-style roasted duck
- Char siu or BBQ pork
- Wagyu yakiniku
- Soy-braised beef dishes
- Mushroom and black pepper stir-fries
Serve slightly below room temperature (around 16–18°C) and decant for at least 1–2 hours to fully reveal its complexity.