1996 Château Haut-Brion | Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux | 750ml

First Growth Legend — Intellectual Power, Smoked Minerality & Timeless Graves Precision 🍷👑

Château Haut-Brion 1996 is one of the most cerebral and classically styled First Growth Bordeaux of the modern era. As the only First Growth located outside the Médoc, Haut-Brion is revered for its unmistakable signature—smoky minerality, architectural structure, and extraordinary complexity that sets it apart from every other great Bordeaux.

Produced by the iconic Château Haut-Brion, the 1996 vintage is especially celebrated for its firm acidity, precision, and longevity. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend, delivering graphite-driven structure, savory depth, and remarkable balance—making this a cornerstone vintage for serious collectors.

🍷 Tasting Notes

Aroma:
Blackcurrant, graphite, cigar ash, smoked earth, cedar

Palate:
Cassis, dark plum, tobacco leaf, crushed stone, subtle spice

Finish:
Long, disciplined, and mineral-driven with exceptional clarity and lift

🔥 What Makes It Special

• Classified First Growth (1855 Classification)

• The most distinctive and intellectual of all First Growths

• Benchmark 1996 Bordeaux vintage known for structure and longevity

• Signature smoky, mineral-driven Pessac-Léognan profile

• Among the most age-worthy wines in the world

📦 Product Details

• Producer: Château Haut-Brion

• Wine: Grand Vin

• Vintage: 1996

• Region: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France

• Classification: First Growth

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant Bordeaux blend

• Alcohol: ~13% ABV

• Bottle Size: 750ml

💎 Why You’ll Love It

1996 Château Haut-Brion is a masterclass in restraint, precision, and terroir expression. Deeply structured yet endlessly nuanced, it rewards patience and contemplation—making it an essential bottle for collectors who value longevity, intellect, and classic Bordeaux character at the highest level.