Regarded as one of the world's greatest wines for around 600 years, Haut-Brion was the only First Growth outside of the Médoc in the 1855 Classification. Grapes are thought to have been grown here since Roman times, and it can boast the first-ever professional wine review, by Samuel Pepys in 1663. Lauded by Thomas Jefferson in 1787, it was the earliest recorded First Growth to be imported to the United States. The estate was eventually purchased by another American, New York Financier Clarence Dillon, in 1935, and it remains in Dillon family hands to this day.
The elevated vineyard consists of deep gravels with a high clay and mineral content, planted in 45% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. They also produce one of the greatest and most expensive dry white wines in the world from 63% Semillion and 37% Sauvignon Blanc.
The elegant and refined Haut-Brion is virtually in a class of its own, with a programme of deliberately lowered yields, stringent sorting and increased allocation to the second wine upping the ante significantly.
LOCATION
Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
VARIETIES PLANTED
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
92/100
95/100
98/100 The Wine Advocate
TASTINGS & EVENTS YOU MIGHT LIKE
ANNUAL FIRST GROWTH TASTING – THE RATHER DELICIOUS 2021 VINTAGE
As Bordeaux specialists, each year when the latest vintage of En Primeur arrives, we like to taste the best of the best. The 1st Growths are amongst the finest red wines in the world, and have held this position for hundreds of years. Embark on the vinous journey of a lifetime, as we taste our way through the greatest Chateaux of the rather delicious 2021 vintage.
This year we will enjoying three of the five famed ‘First Growths’ from the 1855 classification, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Chateau Haut Brion . Alongside these left bank classics, Chateau La Mission Haut Brion will also be included this year. Then from the Right Bank we also have the legendary Chateau Cheval Blanc, made primarily from Cabernet Franc, holder of the highest rank of Premier Grand Cru Classe (A) in Saint Emilion. To finish not one, but two wines that every Bordeaux lover dreams to taste. Rare by themselves, being offered side by side tonight, a once in a lifetime opportunity. The mythical Chateau Petrus from Pomerol is one of the most sought after wines in the world, made from 100% Merlot growing on a special plot of rare blue clay soil. Served tonight alongside it’s neighbour Chateau Lafleur
We know these estates extremely well. Our General Manager, Liz Wheadon and Victoria Park Site Manager, Zane Winskill will lead you through the history, stories, and winemaking of each of them. We also always have some exciting extras to round off the evening. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to try these phenomenal wines side by side in this once in a lifetime tasting.
When | 7:00pm Tuesday 20 August
Where | Glengarry Wines
118 Wellesley St West
Auckland
Price | $745.00
BUY TICKET
All prices are stated in New Zealand dollars inclusive of goods &
services tax (GST).
Alcohol is supplied under our licence which can be viewed
here.
In order to purchase alcohol you must be over 18 years old and legally entitled to do so.
All transactions are subject to this and all our other Terms and Conditions, which can be viewed
here.
Glengarry's Privacy Policy can be viewed
here.
Glengarry's Returns Policy can be viewed
here.
Please note that your web browser must have cookies and javascript enabled in order to use all of the features of
this website, including online shopping.
Copyright ©2005-2024 Glengarry Wines
