Château Haut-Brion 2002

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Haut-Brion 2002

Tasting

Color
The color presents a surprising density.

Nose
The nose, initially reserved, quickly reveals all its richness.

Palate
The attack reveals a dense and complex volume of fruit. The tannins are silky, creamy and melted with a slight woody sensation. The finish is tasty, long and very fine, in perfect balance.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 17 and 18°C.

A Premier Cru from Pessac-Léognan with a perfectly balanced structure

The property

Château Haut-Brion, located near Bordeaux, is an exceptional vineyard property, founded in the 16th century, and recognized as the oldest of the Grands Crus of Bordeaux. Covering 51 hectares, of which 48 are dedicated to red grape varieties and 3 to white grape varieties, the estate has been managed by the Dillon family since 1935.

The vineyard

The vineyard of this illustrious property of Pessac-Léognan stands out for its gravelly-sandy terroir on a clay subsoil.

The vintage

The year 2002 was very dry with low, well-distributed rainfall. The somewhat cool summer led to a delay in maturity. The harvest conditions were ideal from September 9th with warm and sunny days accompanied by a northeast wind. The health status was perfect.

Vinification and aging

Aging in barrels, 70% of which are new.

Blend

Merlot (51%)
Cabernet sauvignon (40%)
Cabernet franc (9%).