Chateau Haut Brion 2021

A legendary First Growth Bordeaux with profound aromas of cassis, blackberry, cigar box, graphite, cedar, violet, and subtle spice. Impeccably structured with velvety tannins and extraordinary depth, it delivers remarkable elegance, complexity, and an exceptionally long finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, truffle dishes, aged Comte, or porcini mushroom risotto.

98 Points - Wine Enthusiast

The 2021 Château Haut-Brion is a solid, serious wine whose structure is immediately evident through its refined oak influence and spice. Dense and concentrated, it is built around a core of firm tannins that give the wine a powerful, dry character while preserving remarkable balance. Its impressive depth and structure promise excellent aging potential. Best enjoyed from 2028 onward.

97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2021 Château Haut-Brion confirms its outstanding showing from en primeur, firmly establishing itself among the finest wines of the vintage. A complex bouquet of dark berries, cassis, cigar wrapper and burning embers unfolds gracefully in the glass. Full-bodied, deep and velvety, it delivers a multidimensional core of concentrated fruit supported by sweet tannins and lively acidity, leading to a long, penetrating finish. Elegant and classically styled, it recalls the timeless character of Haut-Brion from cooler vintages.

97 Points - James Suckling

Beautifully crafted and intensely aromatic, this wine offers vibrant black currants alongside dark chocolate, hazelnuts, forest floor, mushrooms, tar, matchstick and oyster shell notes. Ultra-fine tannins provide remarkable precision and elegance, while the layered fruit and mineral complexity carry through a long, refined finish. Drink now or cellar for further development.