Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2021 CaliforniaHistoryOffer almond skin

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and the wine carries an underlying minerality that gives it lift

or anything with a bit of char and spice

·  Clay and limestone soils

but full of flavor

Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2021 CaliforniaHistoryOffer almond skinAs one of Bordeauxs most storied First Growths, Chteau Haut Brion rarely misses a stepbut in 2021, a vintage marked by cool weather and precision over power, it produced something truly timeless. Where others struggled, Haut Brion leaned into its gravelly soils and deep cellar know how to craft a wine of structure, restraint, and remarkable finesse. The 2021 blend leans slightly higher on Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc