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Château Haut-Brion
Class: Premier Cru (First Growth)
Appelation: Graves
Located in the graves region, it was the only non-médoc estate to be included in the 1855 classification, as well as being the oldest and smallest of the four first growth properties. The vineyard consists of 109 acres.
Château Haut-Brion was the first recorded First Growth to be imported to the United States, when Thomas Jefferson purchased six cases during his French travels and had them sent back to his estate in Virginia.
The wine is described as being a complex bouquet of scents, well structured and powerful.
Vines: Château Haut-Brion is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (25%), and Cabernet Franc (20%).
Output: 12,000 to 15,000 cases per annum.
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Petrus, although unclassified is recognised as a world class wine alongside the Premier Cru.
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