2015 Haut Brisson Revisited.

This 2015 Haut-Brisson is a deep, ruby wine with a tight rim. Its nose reflects the palate, offering perfumes and violets. The sweet fruit of this fuller-bodied wine has started to unfurl. It has moderate tannins wrapped in oak and spice, with fresh and ripe black cherry, currant, and liquorice flavours supplying the long fruit finish. This is a solid Right Bank wine stuffed with flavour. It can be enjoyed now and improved over the next five years.

2015 is a landmark year for Haut-Brisson, debuting its first vintage without a reserve wine. This unique feature catapults the 2015 Haut-Brisson to the pinnacle, making it the sole and most sought-after cuvee. The blend, a harmonious marriage of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, promises a palate-pleasing experience. Crafted by renowned winemaker Jérôme Aguirre, who honed his craft at Christine Péré-Vergé's vineyards in Pomerol, this wine embodies a 'lush' and 'riper' style. With Michel Rolland as the consultant, each sip is infused with modernity. This 2015 vintage lives up to these accolades and is indeed exceptional. It offers superb value, particularly in this excellent 2015 vintage, instilling confidence in its quality.

Awarded RP95, Hauty Brisson was highly praised by Robert Parker, who called it 'one of St-Emilion's most attractive over-performers' and 'generally available for a realistic price.' Rest assured, this 2015 Haut-Brisson has garnered excellent scores from two of the most respected voices in the wine industry: James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast.

James Suckling awarded it 95 points, describing it as a standout wine with enticing aromas of ripe dark plums and chocolate. It's a symphony of silky tannins and luscious fruit on the palate. The whole body, rich fruit, and complex aftertaste make for an unforgettable experience. The wine is impeccably balanced, a testament to its precision and impressiveness. It's a texturally complete wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for future indulgence.

Wine Enthusiast gave it 93 points, noting that the new wood flavours are intense and have a minty character and bright acidity. The wine is dry and concentrated, with a firm core and juicy black fruits. It balances well. This bottle is a deep, ruby wine with a tight rim. It has a nose that reflects the palate, offering perfumes and violets. The sweet fruit of this fuller-bodied wine has started to unfurl. It has moderate tannins wrapped in oak and spice, with fresh and ripe black cherry, currant, and liquorice flavours supplying the long fruit finish. Haut Brisson 2015 is a solid Right Bank wine stuffed with flavour.