Caractéristiques
- Pays:
- France
- Région:
- Bordeaux
- Sous-Région:
- Rive Gauche
- Appellation précise:
- Pessac-Léognan
- Millésime:
- 2018
- Couleur:
- Rouge
- Type de vin:
- Sec
- Format:
- Bouteille de 75cl
- Cépage(s):
- 49,4 % Merlot, 38,7% Cabernet Sauvignon et 21,9% Cabernet Franc
- Terroir:
- Sol graveleux avec sous-sol argilo-sableux
- Vendanges:
- Manuelles
- Elevage:
- 18 à 22 mois dans 80% de bois neuf
Dégustation et Garde
- Boire à partir de :
- 2027
- Apogée :
- 2030-2058
- Boire avant :
- Difficile à dire...
- Conseil de service :
- Carafer longuement dans sa jeunesse
- Servir à :
- 17-18°
Description
Ce 1er grand cru classé en 1855 et Grand cru Classé des Graves représente avant tout l’ambassadeur historique des grands vins de Bordeaux. Les graves profondes sur argilo-calcaires donnent des cabernets très fins et de longues gardes.
Pour une fois à Bordeaux, on peut dire que 2018 n’est pas le millésime du siècle. Affirmer que c’est une mauvaise année serait une hérésie, soyons plus prudent et mettons en relief “une qualité hétérogène selon les Châteaux et les terroirs”. 2018 a montré une climatologie difficile : beaucoup de pluie + un été caniculaire = pression importante de mildiou. Le Carré des Vins a grandement dégusté ce 2018 et a retenu quelques propriétés qui ont magnifié ce “millésime de vigneron”.
La grande classe ! Comme à son habitude, Haut-Brion se classe parmi les inclassables. Le premier des premiers est inimitable, l’empyreumatique, signature d’Haut-Brion, évoque la noblesse, le classicisme, Bordeaux à son paroxysme. La bouche offre un grand raffinement, du taffetas, de l’équilibre, une main de fer dans un gant de velours.
Suggestion gourmande
Filet de Simmental maturé façon Wellington.
Avis des Experts
La Revue du Vin de France
Guide Vert 2022
James Suckling
"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."
The Wine Advocate
"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."
Wine Spectator
"Waves of cassis, cherry puree and blackberry paste roll through in this showstopper, with notes of tea, sandalwood, iron and anise providing an entourage for the fruit. A subtle warm earth accent underscores the finish without intruding on the texture. A large-scaled yet eminently refined wine. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2045."
Jeb Dunnuck
"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."
Decanter
"A beautiful Haut-Brion that combines generosity and elegance. It's rich, and velvety, with a vibrant ruby rim, all conveying structure and a sense of power. The flavour floods in through the mid-palate, displaying wonderfully vibrant blackberry, blueberry, slate, touches of blond tobacco, freshly cut herbs and exotic spicing. You can feel in the texture that it's a warm year, not holding back. It's powerful but elegant and unforced at the same time, with some brambled edges that give a welcome sense of acidity and a touch of bitterness."
Wine Enthusiast
"This wine has an immense structure that's powered by tannins, yet backed by a dry core and bright acidity. The black currant flavor is very fine and concentrated while also having a juicy freshness that marks the vintage. It has all the structure that should be expected from this estate."
Vinous
La plus belle réussite du Pessacais, si ce n’est pas du bordelais !