Wine / Red

Pessac Leognan - Chateau Haut Brion Rouge 2020

"I finished my trip through Bordeaux with the 2020 Château Haut‑Brion, and it was certainly a fitting cap to the trip. Revealing a deep ruby/plum hue, the 2020 exhibits extraordinary aromatics of ripe black fruits, scorched earth, cold fireplace, and acacia flowers. An absolute blockbuster on the palate, this structured, full‑bodied, massively concentrated Pessac builds incrementally, with ultra‑fine tannins, a deep, layered mid‑palate, and a great, great finish. Richer and more concentrated than both the 2018 and 2019 (there are some similarities to 2010), this is a legend in the making. The blend is 42.8% Merlot, 39.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc, all of which will spend 15‑18 months in 77% new French oak. Hide bottles for a decade, and it should evolve for 50‑75 years." 100 pts, Jeb Dunnuck