Chateau Haut-Brion 2003
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Marks and reviews
Parker
J. Suckling
Wine Spectator
R. Gabriel
J. RobinsonDescription
Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Haut-Brion 2003
Tasting
The tannins of the 2003 vintage are exceptionally abundant and ripe, providing a silky and creamy texture. Despite this tannic richness, the wine retains remarkable freshness, with fruit that is both ripe, sweet, and sharp.
Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with red meat, poultry, game, and cheese.
Service and aging
Château Haut-Brion 2003 has reached its full maturity and should be kept until around 2033.
A rich and silky Premier Cru Classé de Graves
The property
Château Haut-Brion, located near Bordeaux, is an exceptional wine estate, founded in the 16th century, and recognized as the oldest of the Grands Crus of Bordeaux. Spanning 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. Haut-Brion stands out for its unique terroir of sands and gravels.
The vintage
2003 was an exceptional climatic year in the Pessac-Léognan appellation with record temperatures. The rainfall from April to September only reached 263 mm compared to a century average of 410 mm.
Grape varieties
Merlot (58%), cabernet sauvignon (31%) and cabernet franc (11%).
