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2016 Chateau Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan

It is rare for the world’s top critics to agree on anything. In 2016, they all agreed on this. The 2016 Château Haut-Brion is not just a wine; it is a monument to perfection. It achieved a "clean sweep" of 100-Point scores from The Wine Advocate, Vinous (Antonio Galloni), James Suckling, Decanter, and Wine Enthusiast. This level of consensus places it in the pantheon of the greatest Bordeaux ever produced, rivaling the legendary 1989 and 1945. While the 2015 vintage was flamboyant and solar, th…

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Tasting notes

Aroma

A breathtaking, "profound" nose that offers a "smorgasbord of aromas" ranging from charcoal and camphor to black currant, warm cigar box, and lilacs.

Palate

Seamless and multidimensional. It fills the mouth without ever feeling heavy, delivering layers of "intense floral, mineral and cassis-laced flavors." The tannins are "finely pixelated," leading to a finish that is "achingly stunning" and lasts for over a minute.

Red Wine Body Profile

Light
Body Profile Structured 75/100 Intensity
Bold
Light Bold
75.0/100
Feather-light
Delicate
Lifted
Structured
Deep
Grapes
56% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV
14.0%
Serving
59–64°F
Window
2025–2075

Pairs with

Beef Lamb Pasta Poultry Pork

Try our pairing recipe: Grilled A5 Wagyu

In Detail

The monumental 2016 Château Haut-Brion at $545. Compare at $695+

It is rare for the world’s top critics to agree on anything. In 2016, they all agreed on this.

The 2016 Château Haut-Brion is not just a wine; it is a monument to perfection. It achieved a "clean sweep" of 100-Point scores from The Wine Advocate, Vinous (Antonio Galloni), James Suckling, Decanter, and Wine Enthusiast. This level of consensus places it in the pantheon of the greatest Bordeaux ever produced, rivaling the legendary 1989 and 1945.

While the 2015 vintage was flamboyant and solar, the 2016 is intellectual and precise. It is a "wine for the ages," possessing a structural magnificence that will allow it to evolve for 50 to 75 years. Yet, even now, it offers the signature Haut-Brion fireworks: a kaleidoscopic array of smoked tobacco, crushed rocks, and red fruit that makes it the most distinct and aromatic of all the First Growths.

  • 100 Points from The Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown).

  • 100 Points from Vinous (Antonio Galloni).

  • 100 Points from James Suckling.

  • 100 Points from Decanter (Jane Anson).

  • 100 Points from Wine Enthusiast.

  • Lowest Price in the USA: At $545, we are $150 less than Total Wine and $400 less than Millesima.