Wine Chateau Haut-Brion Rouge, Pessac-Leognan AOC 1-er Grand Cru Classe, 1982

"And there we were drinking French wine called O-Brion, the most delicious and unusual wine I've ever tasted ..." April 10, 1663 of the entries Samuel Pepys, the English officer of the Navy Department, author of the famous diary of the everyday life of Londoners period Styuartovskoy Restoration.

Wonderful red French wine Château Haut-Brion produced three classic grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The collected berries are separated from the ridges and pressed, then fermented in special double vats, the upper part of which is intended for alcoholic fermentation, and bottom - for malolactic fermentation, with the wine in the tanks moved by gravitational force. Wine stand around 18-22 months in oak barrels, 80% new.
1982 is considered to be an exceptional year. This year's harvest was gathered from 15 to 24 September. April 1982 was very dry and hot, June was also stormy. In early July, was hot climate, the temperature rose to 40 ° C. 1982 brought the ideal climatic conditions for the creation of fine wine Chateau Haut-Brion.

Château Haut-Brion has many jewels - it produces the oldest wine of Bordeaux, a member of the famous classification of Bordeaux wines, famous for the invention of a new style of wine in the 17th century and represents one of the most luxury wine brands in the world. Red wine Château Haut-Brion embodies the five centuries of winemaking tradition and plays a major role in the history of the world of wine.
According to historical documents, this wine was served at the court of King Charles II of England in 1660. Château Haut-Brion was included in the top five Cru Classé in the official classification of Bordeaux wines in 1855.
The uniqueness of the terroir expressed in this wine because of its unusual flowers with smoke, which combines the flavors of cigars, chocolate and cedar wood. This aroma is preserved throughout tasting, including long aftertaste, which indicates superior quality wines.

According to ancient maps and other written sources, the name of O-Brion appeared before the end of the 15th century. Needless Château Haut-Brion was founded in 1533 by Jean de Pontakom - this means that the estate is the oldest wine estate in Bordeaux.
The modern history of the manor begins in 1935, when it acquires Clarence Dillon, American financier and wine lover. Today, Château Haut-Brion controls the grandson of Clarence Dellona, ​​son of Joan Dillon and Prince Charles of Luxembourg, Prince Robert. He began to do business sector in 1992, and in 2002 was appointed general manager of the Chateau. In 2005, Prince Robert founded the company "Clarence Dillon Wines", which was engaged in the production of first-class wines at an economical price. In 2008, he became president of the Domain Clarence Dellona.
The vineyards of the estate are located in the region of Pessac, just a few miles from the center of Bordeaux. Soil of the vineyard, mostly gravel, composed of small stones, including quartz - this breed makes the taste of Château Haut-Brion so amazingly rich. The total area is 51 hectares of vineyard.