Château Haut-Brion – Pessac-Léognan 2000 – 0.75 Ltr.
Bordeaux, France – 51% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc
A legendary Premier Grand Cru Classé from an iconic millennium year
The 2000 vintage of Château Haut-Brion is considered one of the most impressive wines of the millennium year. The wine has a deep ruby red color with purple reflections. On the nose aromas of ripe red berries, roasted herbs, gravel and terracotta. On the palate a perfect balance between power and elegance, with notes of blackcurrant, plum, mocha and a hint of graphite. The finish is long and complex, with silky tannins and a mineral freshness.
Reviews & Awards
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate – 99+ points
"One of the three or four most impressive wines of the millennium year. The nose is breathtaking with aromas of red berries, roasted herbs and terracotta. A deep, layered and full-bodied Haut-Brion." -
Decanter – 100 points
"A wine with an unprecedented depth of expression. The nose is simply breathtaking – classic Haut-Brion with exuberant red fruit, roasted herbs and terracotta." -
CellarTracker – Average score: 96.1/100
"A wine with a unique combination of elegance and power. Silky, seamless and yet so elegant on the palate with incredible fruit. Concentrated with grainy tannins and an everlasting finish."
Wine and food
This wine is an excellent accompaniment to refined dishes such as roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, venison steak with blackcurrant jus, duck with cherries or mature cheeses such as Comté and Époisses.
Particulars
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Alcohol percentage : 13.5%
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Serving temperature : 16–18°C
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Size : 0.75 liter
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Maturation potential : up to 2060 and beyond
Serving advice
Pour this wine into large Bordeaux glasses at a temperature of 16–18°C. Decant the wine 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow the complex aromas to fully develop.