Château Haut-Brisson 2020

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC

/ 5 ( reviews)

94pts, James Suckling, 2021
94pts, Jeb Dunnuck, 2021
94pts, Antonio Galloni- Vinous, 2021
91pts, Decanter, 2021
91pts, Robert Parker, 2021

For a 2020 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru that will age with magnificence, choose Haut Brisson – 94-95 points from Suckling. Tight, poised, with polished, lithe tannins, crunchy textured fruit, smoky exotic spice complexity - it has huge potential.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Intense, poised and silky, with firm tannins, still tight

Aroma

Baked cherry, mulberry and plum, star anise, menthol, tar

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Merlot-based blend
France
Deep purple crimson

14.5% ABV
10.88 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2030

Until 1997, Château Haut Brisson was an 8-hectare estate in the Vignonet section of Saint Emilion. New owner Peter Kwok was keen to expand its vineyards and the range of terroir, so began to buy up vine parcels to make it up to the 18 hectares it has today. Judging by today's scores and the quality of the wine, Kwok purchased wisely and quality has soared. Today it is under the ownership of Stephane Schinazi and continues its stellar projection, with Michel Rolland as consultant. All its top grapes go into this wine (they no longer make La Réserve), ageing 30% of it in new French barriques, so as not to overwwhelm the fruit with oak notes. Now certified organic, with the aim of going biodynamic too, the 2020 is a magnificent wine.

"Very linear and tight with beautifully crafted tannins that give a long, intense, energetic finish" James Suckling
94-95 points