Château Haut-Brion
Long before Bordeaux became a global shorthand for prestige, Château Haut‑Brion in Pessac‑Léognan was already a reference: Jean de Pontac shaped the estate in the 16th century (then known as Château Pontac) and carried its reputation beyond France. In 1855, Haut‑Brion earned Premier Grand Cru Classé status—uniquely for a Graves property—and that distinction still defines its aura.
The famed croupes de graves sit like heat‑storing ridges over a clay base, combining drainage with depth. Parcel work, strict sorting and a vinification aimed at balance rather than maximum extraction translate the terroir into structure.
Ageing marries tradition and precision: barrique élevage for the reds, extended lees work for the whites, and unhurried bottle time. The result is Pessac‑Léognan with quiet authority—cultivated, enduring and unmistakably place‑driven.Château Haut-Brion
Long before Bordeaux became a global shorthand for prestige, Château Haut‑Brion in Pessac‑Léognan was already a reference: Jean de Pontac shaped the estate in the 16th century (then known as Château Pontac) and carried its reputation beyond France. In 1855, Haut‑Brion earned Premier Grand Cru Classé status—uniquely for a Graves property—and that distinction still defines its aura.
The famed croupes de graves sit like heat‑storing ridges over a clay base, combining drainage with depth. Parcel work, strict sorting and a vinification aimed at balance rather than maximum extraction translate the terroir into structure.
Ageing marries tradition and precision: barrique élevage for the reds, extended lees work for the whites, and unhurried bottle time. The result is Pessac‑Léognan with quiet authority—cultivated, enduring and unmistakably place‑driven.
