Description

Château Haut-Brion 1966 – Pessac-Léognan, First Growth

The 1966 Château Haut-Brion is a landmark in Bordeaux’s winemaking legacy. Classified as a First Growth in 1855 and the only estate from the Graves region to receive that distinction, Haut-Brion is revered for its distinctive style—refined, complex, and profoundly elegant.

The 1966 vintage was a classic year in Bordeaux, marked by a late harvest and steady ripening conditions. The resulting wines are structured, refined, and known for their remarkable aging capacity.

Now fully mature, the wine displays a mahogany-tinged robe with brick reflections. The bouquet is deep and layered, revealing notes of blond tobacco, truffle, aged leather, cedar, forest floor, and dried fruits. On the palate, the texture is silky, the tannins are fully resolved, and the overall balance exudes rare grace, leading to a long, savory, and persistent finish.

This wine is no longer just a tasting—it is an experience, a window into the timeless elegance of classic Bordeaux. The 1966 Château Haut-Brion is a collector’s treasure, best enjoyed in a moment of quiet reverence.

Caractéristiques

Castle / Estate / House	Château Haut Brion
Designation	Pessac-Léognan / Graves
Note (/100)	ws 92/100
Capacity (cl)	75
Color	Red
Vintage (year)	1966
Référence	Ec36