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Chateau Haut Vigneau 2006
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Wine Specifics

Winery: Pessac Leognan
VARIETAL: Bordeaux
REGION: Bordeaux, France
WINE TYPE: Red Wine

Chateau Haut Vigneau is one of those wines you are thrilled to have discovered, and, then hope that nobody else does. Through the years I’ve witnessed some dearly undervalued, high quality Chateaux suddenly rocket with ratings or some PR and whoa, Cheval-y sudden demand, exploding prices. Two factors (amongst others) definitely contribute to Haut Vigneau’s excellence:

1.) it’s from Pessac Leognan, one of Bordeaux’s premiere quality appellations

2.) it’s owned by Eric Perrin who also owns the extremely prestigious Chateau Carbonnieux

Eric Perrin basically developed the historic property from scratch (well, and vines) some years ago.

Majority Cabernet Sauvignon complemented by good percentage of Merlot all grown in the Garonnaise gravels special to this area. An exemplary Bordeaux experience.

An intense, dark, majestically colored wine quickly reveals classic Bordeaux aromas of black fruit, tobacco, spice, smoke, wood, warm stones, even a blessed whiff of pencil shavings. This rich, perfectly cut red layers the palate with flavors like black currant, black plum, cherry, spices, cedar, and mineral. Full, stuffed just enough, broadly textured and profoundly balanced. Exceptional length. OUTSTANDING

Reviewed by: Belinda

Food Pairing

Whatever you’re GRILLING! Made for steak, lamb, even pork and game bird, medium-full cheeses

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