Château Haut-Brion 2019 – Pessac-Léognan 1er Grand Cru Classé de Graves

The nose is fine, beautifully delicate, elegant and offers power (in delicacy), a very beautiful finesse of the grain as well as an aerial/subtle side. It reveals notes of pulpy/ripe cassis, pulpy raspberry, small notes of creamy blackberry associated with small touches of violet, lily, fine hints of camphor, crushed violet plum, very discreet hints of almond, vanilla, sweet spices, graphite, cuben pepper and a subtle hint of toasted oak. The palate is fruity, elegant, beautifully racy, fine, delicate and offers precision, finesse, a beautiful delicacy, subtility, a beautiful finesse of the grain, an aerial side as well as power (but controlled) and freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, pulpy cassis small, notes of pulpy raspberry associated with small touches of cherry blossom, strawberry, violet, lilac as well as hints of graphite, cardamom, crushed violet plum, fine hints of toasted, tonka bean and vanilla. Good length and persistence. A beautiful elegance and dynamism on the finish.