2011 Château Haut-Brion Premier Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The 2011 vintage of Chteau Haut Brion was crafted from a blend of 45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Cabernet Franc, with each varietal being hand harvested and meticulously sorted. Fermentation took place in stainless steel vats, with a maceration period to extract color and flavor. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which were new, allowing for the integration of the oak and the development of its

producing here a very pure expression of the grape

in the same manner and spirit as the now legendary Dauvissat wines

Lafite continues to set the standard for fine winemaking

who farmed the vineyard for over 300 years

comprised primarily of sandy clay

now offers appellations spanning the Côte de Beaune

complete with computerized irrigation sensors

Known for crafting wines of elegance and depth

Etienne Sauzet's Grand Cru bottlings

their dedication to their seven children

Total average annual production is about 8

This writing documented the monk’s ownership of the vineyard ‘Im Weingebirge’