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(3x75cl) 2013Wine Advocate (95)
The 2013 Haut Brion Blanc, which is a blend of 66% Sauvignon Blanc and 34% Semillon, has a more expressive bouquet than the 2013 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, with mineral-rich citrus fruit, grapefruit and honeysuckle - all very vivacious. The palate is very well balanced, intense and exuberant with lanolin-tinged citrus fruit, dried pineapple, almond, sweet fig and a dash of lemongrass on the long finish. This is just a superb Haut Brion Blanc that should give two or three decades of pleasure.Inc. VAT£3,390.36 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
More closed and reticent than the La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, the 2014 Haut Brion Blanc is a blend of 68% Sémillon and 32% Sauvignon Blanc all brought up in barrel, with no malolactic fermentation. It reluctantly gives up notes of citrus, orange marmalade, and mint, with a liquid rock-like minerality emerging with time in the glass. Concentrated, medium to full-bodied, with bright acidity, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish, it’s all promise at this point, but should start to sing in 2-3 years. It’s an insanely good dry white from Pessac that’s going to keep for two to three decades.Inc. VAT£821.20 -
(6x75cl) 2015The Wine Cellar Insider (99)
With a depth of flavor, you find multiple layers of juicy, fresh, pomelo, green apple, honeysuckle, crushed rocks and ripe pears. It is hard to say if it is the purity, length, complexity or richness which knocks me out the most. The wine impossibly hard to find, and incredibly expensive, but for wine lovers without a budget, this is the equal of just about any great white wine in the world.Inc. VAT£5,500.40 -
(3x75cl) 2016
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The white of the vintage is the 2016 Haut Brion Blanc, a Sauvignon-dominated blend that includes just under 30% Sémillon. Amazingly deep and rich, yet vibrant at the same time, it offers an exotic, liquid rock-like minerality as well as notes of citrus zest, crushed limes, and white flowers. It’s unquestionably one of the most concentrated, powerful wines out there, yet it still just glides across the palate with flawless integration of its fruit and acidity. It needs short-term cellaring and will keep for 20-30 years if you’re so inclined.Inc. VAT£2,811.62 -
(6x75cl) 2017
The Wine Independent (100)
A blend of 56.2% Sauvignon Blanc and 43.8% Semillon, the 2017 Haut-Brion Blanc prances out with showy scents of pink grapefruit, fresh pineapple, and passionfruit with suggestions of crushed stones, coriander seed, and candlewax plus a waft of marzipan. The medium-bodied palate is expressive with impressive restraint, delivering gregarious fruit at this early stage, but holding back so many fine mineral and savory layers, finishing with epic tension and persistence. This is heart-thumping stuff.Inc. VAT£4,817.98 -
(1x75cl) 2019James Suckling (100)
This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine.Inc. VAT£855.86 -
James Suckling (100)
This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine.Inc. VAT£2,433.18 -
James Suckling (100)
This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine.Inc. VAT£4,347.35 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)
The 2020 Château Haut-Brion Blanc is on another level and is clearly in the top handful of whites in the vintage. Extraordinary notes of white grapefruit, crushed citrus, earthy minerality, toasted nuts, and sappy flower notes define the aromatics, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, flawless, high, yet integrated acidity, and a liquid rock-like sense of minerality on the finish. White Bordeaux does not get much better, and this heavenly white deserves 4-6 years of bottle age and will evolve for decades.Inc. VAT£2,367.36 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)
The 2020 Château Haut-Brion Blanc is on another level and is clearly in the top handful of whites in the vintage. Extraordinary notes of white grapefruit, crushed citrus, earthy minerality, toasted nuts, and sappy flower notes define the aromatics, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, flawless, high, yet integrated acidity, and a liquid rock-like sense of minerality on the finish. White Bordeaux does not get much better, and this heavenly white deserves 4-6 years of bottle age and will evolve for decades.Inc. VAT£4,800.72 -
James Suckling (98-99)
A complex, thought-provoking white. Vibrant and exciting with green herbs, stones and hints of aniseed and wet sea weed. Sea salt, too. It’s full-bodied and tight on the palate and rather shy. But then it takes off at the end and accelerates. Phenolic, with fine tannins. Iron. Oyster shell. 57% semillon and 43% sauvignon.Inc. VAT£2,093.58 -
James Suckling (98-99)
Dried lemon and lime with honeysuckle and stone aromas, that follow through to a full body with fantastic length and energy at the end. Phenolics give it great length and stature. 51.4% semillon and 48.6% sauvignon blanc.Inc. VAT£773.06 -
(6x75cl) 2023Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Based on 58% Sauvignon Blanc and 42% Sémillon, the 2023 Château Haut-Brion Blanc is clearly a step up and has sensational aromatics of crushed citrus, white figs, mint, crushed stone, and a kiss of clean reduction. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate and pure, layered, and round, with incredible depth and a great, great finish. This is a killer white that will evolve for decades. It doesn't get better in Bordeaux Blanc. This reference white will need 7-8 years of bottle age to hit its plateau of prime drinking. Drink 2034-2054.Expected Price Range£2,880 - £3,420 -
(12x75cl) 2000Wine Advocate (88)
One of Saint-Emilion's most attractive over-performers, Haut-Brisson is generally available for a realistic price. The well-made 2000 offers a deep ruby/purple color as well as sweet black currant and cassis fruit intertwined with fennel and underbrush characteristics. With good ripeness, sweet tannin, and low acidity, it will drink well between now and 2010.Inc. VAT£1,051.15 -
James Suckling (94-95)
Soft and velvety wine with blackberry, blueberry and raspberry character. Full body, a dense center palate and a long and pure finish. Another winner.Inc. VAT£275.95 -
James Suckling (95-96)
This is a very powerful and structured Haut-Brisson, showing incredible depth and richness. Full-bodied and layered with incredible depth and purity. Layers of fruit and tannin. Best ever.Inc. VAT£428.35 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Beautiful black cherry, graphite, roasted herb, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the 2019 Château Haut Brisson, an incredibly well-balanced, elegant, finesse-driven Saint-Emilion that brings beautiful richness and depth. It might be the finest wine I've tasted from this estate, and while it already offers pleasure, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for a solid two decades. It's impressive.Inc. VAT£170.20 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Beautiful black cherry, graphite, roasted herb, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the 2019 Château Haut Brisson, an incredibly well-balanced, elegant, finesse-driven Saint-Emilion that brings beautiful richness and depth. It might be the finest wine I've tasted from this estate, and while it already offers pleasure, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for a solid two decades. It's impressive.Inc. VAT£282.77 -
(6x150cl) 2019Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Beautiful black cherry, graphite, roasted herb, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the 2019 Château Haut Brisson, an incredibly well-balanced, elegant, finesse-driven Saint-Emilion that brings beautiful richness and depth. It might be the finest wine I've tasted from this estate, and while it already offers pleasure, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for a solid two decades. It's impressive.Inc. VAT£334.75 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Beautiful black cherry, graphite, roasted herb, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the 2019 Château Haut Brisson, an incredibly well-balanced, elegant, finesse-driven Saint-Emilion that brings beautiful richness and depth. It might be the finest wine I've tasted from this estate, and while it already offers pleasure, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for a solid two decades. It's impressive.Inc. VAT£178.78 -
James Suckling (94-95)
This is very linear and tight with beautifully crafted tannins that give a long, intense and energetic finish. The mid-palate is tight and poised.Inc. VAT£177.58 -
James Suckling (91-92)
Tiny production here, because of frost in May, but the wine came out nice and clean, with pretty balance and mouth-feel and plenty of dark fruit and spices. Slightly dry on the finish now, but should come around nicely with the elevage.Inc. VAT£179.60 -
(6x75cl) 2023James Suckling (95-96)
Another very focused 2023 St.-Emilion with berry, chocolate and earth notes. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a bright, vivid and very long finish. Well-integrated tannins. This is one to watch. 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Better than 2022.Expected Price Range£102 - £121 -
(12x75cl) 2015Indulge your senses with Haut-Chaigneau 2015, a mesmerising product of the renowned Luchey family's dedicated craftmanship, nestled in the prestigious Laland-de-Pomerol appellation. Benefiting from the unique blend of gravel, clay, and ferrous soil, this full-bodied Merlot-rich blend exudes a delightful bouquet of ripe cherry, plum, and subtle earthy undertones. Its maturation in French oak barrels lends a delicate, sophisticated vanilla touch, further amplifying its character and depth.
The Haut-Chaigneau 2015 represents an unparalleled expression of Bordeaux's terroir and the Luchey family’s winemaking legacy, maintained meticulously for over a century. A quintessentially harmonious concoction, it leaves an unusually long-lasting finish on the palate pleasing both novice and seasoned wine enthusiasts. Promising gradual evolution, it perfectly encapsulates the spirit of vintage-year wine. An emblematic instance of ‘luxury in a bottle’, the Haut-Chaigneau 2015 undoubtedly extends an irresistible invitation to savour the Pomerol’s traditional winegrowing finesse.
Inc. VAT£280.18 -
(6x150cl) 2018Vinous - Neal Martin (86)
The 2018 Haut-Chaigneau has an attractive nose of dusky black fruit, tobacco and dark plummy scents, plus a hint of dark chocolate in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins on the entry, lacking a bit of depth on the midpalate and showing some wood tannins on the finish. Not bad, but short-term drinking only.Inc. VAT£259.78 -
(12x75cl) 2019Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2019 Haut-Chaigneau, a Lalande-de-Pomerol under Pascal Chatonnet's umbrella, has a vivacious nose with ample raspberry and blackberry fruit with traces of sous-bois. Fine definition and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with an appealing saline entry and well judged acidity. Maybe it needs a little more length, but there is clearly good winemaking at work on this delightful wine. Very promising.Inc. VAT£246.41 -
(12x37.5cl) 2020Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.Inc. VAT£148.40 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.Inc. VAT£250.01 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.Inc. VAT£244.01 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Haut-Chaigneau has a light and, in this sample, slightly reduced bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy, muscular tannins, quite firm in the mouth but missing finesse and complexity on the finish.Inc. VAT£167.60
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(3x75cl) 2013
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2013 Haut Brion Blanc, which is a blend of 66% Sauvignon Blanc and 34% Semillon, has a more expressive bouquet than the 2013 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, with mineral-rich citrus fruit, grapefruit and honeysuckle - all very vivacious. The palate is very well balanced, intense and exuberant with lanolin-tinged citrus fruit, dried pineapple, almond, sweet fig and a dash of lemongrass on the long finish. This is just a superb Haut Brion Blanc that should give two or three decades of pleasure.In Bond£2,816.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
More closed and reticent than the La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, the 2014 Haut Brion Blanc is a blend of 68% Sémillon and 32% Sauvignon Blanc all brought up in barrel, with no malolactic fermentation. It reluctantly gives up notes of citrus, orange marmalade, and mint, with a liquid rock-like minerality emerging with time in the glass. Concentrated, medium to full-bodied, with bright acidity, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish, it’s all promise at this point, but should start to sing in 2-3 years. It’s an insanely good dry white from Pessac that’s going to keep for two to three decades.In Bond£681.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
The Wine Cellar Insider (99)
With a depth of flavor, you find multiple layers of juicy, fresh, pomelo, green apple, honeysuckle, crushed rocks and ripe pears. It is hard to say if it is the purity, length, complexity or richness which knocks me out the most. The wine impossibly hard to find, and incredibly expensive, but for wine lovers without a budget, this is the equal of just about any great white wine in the world.In Bond£4,563.00 -
(3x75cl) 2016
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The white of the vintage is the 2016 Haut Brion Blanc, a Sauvignon-dominated blend that includes just under 30% Sémillon. Amazingly deep and rich, yet vibrant at the same time, it offers an exotic, liquid rock-like minerality as well as notes of citrus zest, crushed limes, and white flowers. It’s unquestionably one of the most concentrated, powerful wines out there, yet it still just glides across the palate with flawless integration of its fruit and acidity. It needs short-term cellaring and will keep for 20-30 years if you’re so inclined.In Bond£2,335.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
The Wine Independent (100)
A blend of 56.2% Sauvignon Blanc and 43.8% Semillon, the 2017 Haut-Brion Blanc prances out with showy scents of pink grapefruit, fresh pineapple, and passionfruit with suggestions of crushed stones, coriander seed, and candlewax plus a waft of marzipan. The medium-bodied palate is expressive with impressive restraint, delivering gregarious fruit at this early stage, but holding back so many fine mineral and savory layers, finishing with epic tension and persistence. This is heart-thumping stuff.In Bond£3,995.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019
James Suckling (100)
This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine.In Bond£710.00 -
James Suckling (100)
This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine.In Bond£2,018.00 -
James Suckling (100)
This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine.In Bond£3,603.50 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)
The 2020 Château Haut-Brion Blanc is on another level and is clearly in the top handful of whites in the vintage. Extraordinary notes of white grapefruit, crushed citrus, earthy minerality, toasted nuts, and sappy flower notes define the aromatics, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, flawless, high, yet integrated acidity, and a liquid rock-like sense of minerality on the finish. White Bordeaux does not get much better, and this heavenly white deserves 4-6 years of bottle age and will evolve for decades.In Bond£1,963.50 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)
The 2020 Château Haut-Brion Blanc is on another level and is clearly in the top handful of whites in the vintage. Extraordinary notes of white grapefruit, crushed citrus, earthy minerality, toasted nuts, and sappy flower notes define the aromatics, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, flawless, high, yet integrated acidity, and a liquid rock-like sense of minerality on the finish. White Bordeaux does not get much better, and this heavenly white deserves 4-6 years of bottle age and will evolve for decades.In Bond£3,982.00 -
James Suckling (98-99)
A complex, thought-provoking white. Vibrant and exciting with green herbs, stones and hints of aniseed and wet sea weed. Sea salt, too. It’s full-bodied and tight on the palate and rather shy. But then it takes off at the end and accelerates. Phenolic, with fine tannins. Iron. Oyster shell. 57% semillon and 43% sauvignon.In Bond£1,735.00 -
James Suckling (98-99)
Dried lemon and lime with honeysuckle and stone aromas, that follow through to a full body with fantastic length and energy at the end. Phenolics give it great length and stature. 51.4% semillon and 48.6% sauvignon blanc.In Bond£641.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Based on 58% Sauvignon Blanc and 42% Sémillon, the 2023 Château Haut-Brion Blanc is clearly a step up and has sensational aromatics of crushed citrus, white figs, mint, crushed stone, and a kiss of clean reduction. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate and pure, layered, and round, with incredible depth and a great, great finish. This is a killer white that will evolve for decades. It doesn't get better in Bordeaux Blanc. This reference white will need 7-8 years of bottle age to hit its plateau of prime drinking. Drink 2034-2054.Expected Price Range£2,880 - £3,420 -
(12x75cl) 2000
Wine Advocate (88)
One of Saint-Emilion's most attractive over-performers, Haut-Brisson is generally available for a realistic price. The well-made 2000 offers a deep ruby/purple color as well as sweet black currant and cassis fruit intertwined with fennel and underbrush characteristics. With good ripeness, sweet tannin, and low acidity, it will drink well between now and 2010.In Bond£836.00 -
James Suckling (94-95)
Soft and velvety wine with blackberry, blueberry and raspberry character. Full body, a dense center palate and a long and pure finish. Another winner.In Bond£190.00 -
James Suckling (95-96)
This is a very powerful and structured Haut-Brisson, showing incredible depth and richness. Full-bodied and layered with incredible depth and purity. Layers of fruit and tannin. Best ever.In Bond£317.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Beautiful black cherry, graphite, roasted herb, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the 2019 Château Haut Brisson, an incredibly well-balanced, elegant, finesse-driven Saint-Emilion that brings beautiful richness and depth. It might be the finest wine I've tasted from this estate, and while it already offers pleasure, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for a solid two decades. It's impressive.In Bond£129.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Beautiful black cherry, graphite, roasted herb, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the 2019 Château Haut Brisson, an incredibly well-balanced, elegant, finesse-driven Saint-Emilion that brings beautiful richness and depth. It might be the finest wine I've tasted from this estate, and while it already offers pleasure, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for a solid two decades. It's impressive.In Bond£209.00 -
(6x150cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Beautiful black cherry, graphite, roasted herb, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the 2019 Château Haut Brisson, an incredibly well-balanced, elegant, finesse-driven Saint-Emilion that brings beautiful richness and depth. It might be the finest wine I've tasted from this estate, and while it already offers pleasure, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for a solid two decades. It's impressive.In Bond£239.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Beautiful black cherry, graphite, roasted herb, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the 2019 Château Haut Brisson, an incredibly well-balanced, elegant, finesse-driven Saint-Emilion that brings beautiful richness and depth. It might be the finest wine I've tasted from this estate, and while it already offers pleasure, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for a solid two decades. It's impressive.In Bond£129.00 -
James Suckling (94-95)
This is very linear and tight with beautifully crafted tannins that give a long, intense and energetic finish. The mid-palate is tight and poised.In Bond£128.00 -
James Suckling (91-92)
Tiny production here, because of frost in May, but the wine came out nice and clean, with pretty balance and mouth-feel and plenty of dark fruit and spices. Slightly dry on the finish now, but should come around nicely with the elevage.In Bond£129.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
James Suckling (95-96)
Another very focused 2023 St.-Emilion with berry, chocolate and earth notes. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a bright, vivid and very long finish. Well-integrated tannins. This is one to watch. 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Better than 2022.Expected Price Range£102 - £121 -
(12x75cl) 2015
Indulge your senses with Haut-Chaigneau 2015, a mesmerising product of the renowned Luchey family's dedicated craftmanship, nestled in the prestigious Laland-de-Pomerol appellation. Benefiting from the unique blend of gravel, clay, and ferrous soil, this full-bodied Merlot-rich blend exudes a delightful bouquet of ripe cherry, plum, and subtle earthy undertones. Its maturation in French oak barrels lends a delicate, sophisticated vanilla touch, further amplifying its character and depth.
The Haut-Chaigneau 2015 represents an unparalleled expression of Bordeaux's terroir and the Luchey family’s winemaking legacy, maintained meticulously for over a century. A quintessentially harmonious concoction, it leaves an unusually long-lasting finish on the palate pleasing both novice and seasoned wine enthusiasts. Promising gradual evolution, it perfectly encapsulates the spirit of vintage-year wine. An emblematic instance of ‘luxury in a bottle’, the Haut-Chaigneau 2015 undoubtedly extends an irresistible invitation to savour the Pomerol’s traditional winegrowing finesse.
In Bond£195.00 -
(6x150cl) 2018
Vinous - Neal Martin (86)
The 2018 Haut-Chaigneau has an attractive nose of dusky black fruit, tobacco and dark plummy scents, plus a hint of dark chocolate in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins on the entry, lacking a bit of depth on the midpalate and showing some wood tannins on the finish. Not bad, but short-term drinking only.In Bond£178.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2019 Haut-Chaigneau, a Lalande-de-Pomerol under Pascal Chatonnet's umbrella, has a vivacious nose with ample raspberry and blackberry fruit with traces of sous-bois. Fine definition and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with an appealing saline entry and well judged acidity. Maybe it needs a little more length, but there is clearly good winemaking at work on this delightful wine. Very promising.In Bond£164.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2020
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.In Bond£103.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.In Bond£167.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.In Bond£162.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Haut-Chaigneau has a light and, in this sample, slightly reduced bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy, muscular tannins, quite firm in the mouth but missing finesse and complexity on the finish.In Bond£119.00
