Region: Pessac, France

Vintage: 2015

Composition: 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11.9% Cabernet Franc

History: Approximately 2000 years ago, the virtues of these tiny quartz pebbles called gravels were discovered. The earliest written mention that we have discovered yet, specifically speaking of a wine produced from these very soils, dates back to 1521. When he purchased Château Haut-Brion in 1935, Clarence Dillon restored it to its former glory and to the elite circle of the most legendary wines in the world. This extraordinary, bold, courageous vision is now continued by the fourth generation of the family, represented by Prince Robert of Luxembourg, Chairman and CEO since 2008. Located in the town of Pessac, just a few kilometres from Bordeaux, Château Haut-Brion – the first of the three estates acquired by the Dillon family – is the oldest winegrowing property in the region.

Tasting Notes:

Dark, intense red colour. The initial impression on the nose is deep, spicy and incredibly complex, underscored by ripe black fruit aromas. Starts out soft and well-structured on the palate, becoming full-bodied with impressive volume and smooth tannin. The finish is incredibly long, enhanced by rich flavours that are neither heavy nor harsh.