Weinwisser 
48,7 % Merlot, 8,1 % Cabernet Franc, 43,2 % Cabernet Sauvignon, Alkohol 15 %-vol., Lese vom 10. September bis 3. Oktober. Undurchsichtiges Purpur mit schwarzer Mitte und zartem rubinrotem Rand. Konzentriertes Bouquet mit schwarzen Kirschen, dunklen Schokotrüffeln und edler Cassiswürze. Im zweiten Ansatz duftiger Waldbeercocktail, Walderdbeerkonfitüre und Lakritze. Am druckvollen Gaumen mit einer Textur wie Samt und Seide, engmaschigem Tanningerüst, feinmehligem Extrakt, der Gigant bäumt sich auf, zeigt viel mehr Tiefe als der La Mission Haut-Brion. Im katapultartigen Finale Wildkirschen gepaart mit dunkler Mineralik und Wacholder hält ganz lange an. Der Gigant ist sich seiner Stärke bewusst und ruht aktuell in sich. "This Haut-Brion 2019 vintage is one of the most successful vintages produced after a hot and dry summer. This fine wine has the structure of a 2005, with the freshness of a 2010. A modern, richer version of the 1990 vintage." schwärmt Jean-Philippe. 

Wine Advocate 
The 2019 Haut-Brion is a blend of 48.7% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8.1% Cabernet Franc, harvested from the 10th of September to the 3rd of October. The estimated label alcohol degree is 14.5%. Displaying a deep garnet-purple color, it comes off incredibly shy and reticent to begin, needing considerable coaxing to reveal notes of dark chocolate-covered cherries, blackberry preserves, woodsmoke and sandalwood, before launching into a full-scale fireworks display of iron ore, cumin seed, redcurrant jelly, red roses, oolong tea and Sichuan pepper scents plus a waft of cardamom. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers the most exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins with a lively backbone of freshness supporting the tightly wound, earth-laced black fruit layers, finishing very long and minerally. This is one of the most finely structured, tightly knit wines of the vintage. Given time, I wouldn't be at all surprised if it goes atomic and eventually takes top place for the vintage. 

Neal Martin 
The 2019 Haut-Brion has an intense bouquet of blackberry, raspberry coulis, cedar, mint and black olive aromas vying for attention. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins that belie the backbone, the arching structure of this Haut-Brion. Very persistent and very precise, showing a little more ambition and breeding than the La Mission this year, and a persistent, graphite-tinged, sapid finish. An opulent Haut-Brion and yet the pedigree is palpable. 14.6° alcohol. 

James Suckling 
The black cassis comes out of the glass, together with iodine, sandalwood and subtle moss and wet-bark undertones, then turning to violets. The palate is mind-blowing, with a cashmere texture that unravels on the palate and continues on for minutes. It’s full of superbly complex, ethereal character and mouth-feel, One of the wines of the vintage. As glorious as it may be to taste now, this is one for your deep cellar. Try in 2029.