Description
Château Haut-Brion’s tasting notes: VERY GOOD YEAR Merlot plays a special role in this vintage since it forms two thirds of the final blend. The nose is subtle, elegant and very complex, with delicate hints of red fruit, blackberry and blackcurrant as well as more generous notes of liquorice, roasting coffee, oak and a nearly floral side that defies description. The tightly-knit structure is obvious from the beginning. However, it soon appears that the tannin is also quite rich, making the wine soft, rich, juicy and delicious. It already has a beautiful long aftertaste. The 2012 can vie with the estate’s great successes. 2012 is a truly fine vintage for early-ripening terroirs such as ours. 65.5% Merlot, 32.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
