Château Haut-Brion’s 2003 page notes a wine shaped by an exceptionally hot, dry year, yet retaining smooth ripe fruitiness and crispness.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Mineral aromas and smooth ripe fruit are supported by the official description; the vintage note emphasizes high sugar levels and ripe fruit character.
- Palate: Vast tannic richness, especially in Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with lush, ripe, copious, silky and smooth tannins.
- Finish: Long, fresh and crisp for the hot-vintage conditions, with strong aromatic persistence.
Best For
Fine Bordeaux collectors, mature-wine service, cellar review, and pairings such as roast lamb, beef, game, mushrooms or aged cheeses.
Product Details
Producer: Château Haut-Brion / Domaine Clarence Dillon
Wine: Château Haut-Brion Rouge
Vintage: 2003
Origin: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Classification: First Growth / Premier Grand Cru Classé
Blend: Merlot 58%; Cabernet Sauvignon 31%; Cabernet Franc 11%
ABV: 13%
Format: 1.5L
Condition Note: Scuffed label noted in product name
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