Château Haut-Brion 是波爾多歷史最悠久的酒莊之一，坐落於 Pessac-Léognan (Graves) 產區。其名聲早在 17 世紀已遠播歐洲。在傳奇的 1855 年波爾多評級中，Haut-Brion 寫下了唯一的例外：它是名單中唯一不在 Médoc 產區，卻憑藉無可撼動的品質與市場地位，被破例列入一級莊（First Growth）。
葡萄園坐落深厚的碎石層與黏土交錯的坡地上，獨特的風土賦予酒款複雜的層次與標誌性的礦物感。
自 1933 年被美國金融家 Clarence Dillon 收購後，酒莊在 Dillon 家族四代經營下，始終維持著五大名莊中最為優雅、結構嚴謹的貴族氣質。其酒瓶獨特的形狀，亦是其傳承與不凡地位的象徵。
產區保護條例：
波爾多 AOC Pessac-Léognan
產地：
法國
種類：
紅葡萄酒
葡萄品種：
50% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc
酒精度：
14.5%
容量：
750毫升
釀造：
以不鏽鋼與木桶發酵，在橡木桶中陳年約 20 個月 (70% 新桶)。
品酒筆記：
(Robert Parker's rating: 96 points)
2014 年 Haut-Brion 比 La Mission Haut‑Brion 展現出更多紅果，點綴著野草莓、越橘與煙草味，背景透出一抹薄荷氣息。入口清新緊緻，酸度平衡極佳，尾段可感受到橙皮醬與血橙的風味。這款酒展現出鮮活的張力，雖然不像對街的 La Mission 那般柔順誘人，但餘韻極為悠長。在杯中經過 15 至 20 分鐘後，其複雜度不斷攀升，逐漸拉開與 La Mission 的差距，彷彿在挑戰我當初在桶中試酒時的看法，那時我認為 La Mission 會略勝一籌。如今看來，Haut‑Brion 仍稍稍領先，僅僅一點點。
(James Suckling's rating: 97 points)
香氣優雅，洋溢著玫瑰花瓣、紫羅蘭與紅醋栗灌木的芬芳。酒體飽滿，單寧絲滑，酸度明亮。單寧質地極細膩，餘韻持續數分鐘之久，風格奔放精緻。
Château Haut‑Brion is one of Bordeaux’s oldest estates, located in the Pessac‑Léognan (Graves) appellation. Its reputation was already widespread across Europe by the 17th century. In the landmark 1855 Official Classification, Haut‑Brion stood out as the sole exception: the only First Growth from outside the Médoc, admitted thanks to its unrivaled quality and market prestige.
The vineyards rest on deep gravel mixed with clay, a terroir that imparts profound complexity and a signature mineral character to the wines.
Since its acquisition in 1933 by American financier Clarence Dillon, the estate has remained under the stewardship of the Dillon family for four generations, preserving a noble style defined by elegance and rigorous structure. Its uniquely shaped bottle remains an enduring symbol of tradition and distinction.
Appellation:
AOC Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux
Country of Origin:
France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Grape Varieties:
50% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol Content:
14.5%
Volume:
750mL
Vinification:
Fermented in stainless steel and wooden vats, then aged for about 20 months in oak barrels (70% new).
Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker's rating: 96 points)
The 2014 Haut Brion exudes more red fruit than La Mission Haut Brion, adorned with wild strawberry, bilberry, tobacco and again, just that hint of menthol in the background. The palate is very fresh and taut on the entry. The acidity is very nicely pitched and there is a touch of marmalade and blood orange that is tangible at the back of the mouth. There is real frisson to this Haut Brion, not quite as seductive and as smooth as its sibling over the road, but very persistent in the mouth. Over 15 to 20 minutes that the Haut Brion just gained more and more complexity, putting a small distance between itself and La Mission, as if determined to mock my opinion in barrel that La Mission would have the upper hand! Be my guest. Haut Brion has an inch, just an inch ahead of its "rival" sibling.
(James Suckling's rating: 97 points)
Beautifully perfumed with rose petals, violets and currant bush. Full body, very silky tannins and bright acidity. Tannins are super fine-grained. Goes on for minutes. Racy and refined.
