1940 Chateau Haut-Brion
Pessac-Leognan, France
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- Most Recent Global Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 1,376 / 750ml
- From August 2025
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5 from 2 User Ratings
- 1 Critic Review
- Style Red - Savory and Classic
- Grape Variety Bordeaux Blend Red
- Food Pairing Beef and Venison
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Vineyard notes: "Château Haut-Brion’s vineyard is located in the commune of Pessac, just a few miles southwest of Bordeaux’s city center. It belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation, to the north of the Graves wine-growing region. Château Haut-Brion is the only wine to be both First Growth from the 1855 classification and Classified Growth of the Graves."
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1940 Bottle (750ml)
Ch. Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan
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Switzerland: Mendrisio
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1940 Bottle (750ml)
Haut Brion Graves, Pessac Leognan
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About the Product
- Classification
- 1er Grand Cru Classé
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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12.5 - 14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Oak Type
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French
- Ownership
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Domaine Clarence Dillon
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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Château Haut-Brion’s vineyard is located in the commune of Pessac, just a few miles southwest of Bordeaux’s city center. It belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation, to the north of the Graves wine-growing region. Château Haut-Brion is the only wine to be both First Growth from the 1855 classification and Classified Growth of the Graves.
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- Winemaking
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The grape bunches harvested and the berries placed in vats, the temperature rises …. Now it is time for fermentation to begin. Thanks to technology and precise temperature control, the winemaker knows how to regulate these fermentations. Two weeks later, when the colour, tannins and aromatic components have given their full potential, it is time to run off the wine from the vats.
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- Ageing
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The best wines are selected for Château Haut-Brion and placed in barrels for 18 to 20 months.
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Lamb hachis parmentier Main Course
- Shepherd's Pie
- Contains: lamb mince, lamb gravy, potato
- French
- Steak Sandwich Main Course
- Contains: beef steak, bread
- Western
- Belted Galloway T-bone Main Course
- Tender marbled beed from a traditional Scottish breed
- Western
- Cheddar Cheese Course
- British
Details
About the Product
- Classification
- 1er Grand Cru Classé
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
-
12.5 - 14.5%
- Sweetness
-
Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
-
Oaked
- Oak Type
-
French
- Ownership
-
Domaine Clarence Dillon
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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Château Haut-Brion’s vineyard is located in the commune of Pessac, just a few miles southwest of Bordeaux’s city center. It belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation, to the north of the Graves wine-growing region. Château Haut-Brion is the only wine to be both First Growth from the 1855 classification and Classified Growth of the Graves.
Read more
- Winemaking
-
The grape bunches harvested and the berries placed in vats, the temperature rises …. Now it is time for fermentation to begin. Thanks to technology and precise temperature control, the winemaker knows how to regulate these fermentations. Two weeks later, when the colour, tannins and aromatic components have given their full potential, it is time to run off the wine from the vats.
Read more
- Ageing
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The best wines are selected for Château Haut-Brion and placed in barrels for 18 to 20 months.
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$ 706
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1940 Vintage Learn more
Despite World War II raging and France being invaded by Germany, 1940 was a brilliant year for Bordeaux, despite losing a few vines and cellars to bombs. Other parts of France weren’t so lucky with parts of both Alsace and Chablis taking bomb damage. The weather, however, was sublime. Port also produced a small vintage of q...
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