The mineral-laced 2005 Haut Brion (56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc) is exquisite. With its elegance and finesse, it is not as powerful as La Mission, but the nobility and complexity of the aromatics, incredible fragrance (subtle smoke and blue, red, and black fruits) that persists in the glass, full-bodied mouthfeel (though very light and delicate on its feet), and incredible length characterize this great Haut-Brion. It is just starting to drink well, and should continue to do so for at least another three decades. It is a tour de force in winemaking, but only 9,000 cases were produced.
Drink 2015 - 2045
2005 年的奧比安酒莊紅酒展現出非凡的深度和複雜性。酒色濃郁，幾乎呈現黑色。香氣強烈，帶有煙燻、雪茄和烘焙咖啡豆的氣息，並伴隨著新鮮水果如黑加侖和櫻桃的香味。入口後，這款酒濃郁、奶油般順滑且強勁，餘味悠長且清新。2005 年份以其力量和和諧著稱，香氣持久。這款酒是奧比安酒莊卓越品質的真實體現。
The 2005 Chateau Haut-Brion is a wine of remarkable depth and complexity. Its color is so dense that it appears almost black. The nose is intensely aromatic, with notes of smoke, cigar, and roasted coffee beans, complemented by fresh fruit aromas of currants and cherries. On the palate, this wine is dense, creamy, and powerful, with a long, fresh finish. The 2005 vintage is known for its power and harmony, with an incredibly long aromatic persistence. This wine is a true testament to the exceptional quality of Chateau Haut-Brion.
奧比安酒莊位於佩薩克市鎮，距離波爾多市中心僅幾英里。它是唯一一款同時被列為 1855 年分級中的一級酒莊和格拉夫分級中的列級酒莊的葡萄酒。葡萄園擁有獨特的風土，礫石土壤提供了良好的排水性，並將熱量反射到葡萄藤上，促進均勻成熟。奧比安酒莊的釀酒過程非常細緻，發酵過程中精確控制溫度，並精心挑選最佳葡萄酒，在法國橡木桶中陳釀 18 至 20 個月。
Chateau Haut-Brion is located in the commune of Pessac, just a few miles southwest of Bordeaux’s city center. It is the only wine to be both a First Growth from the 1855 classification and a Classified Growth of the Graves. The vineyard benefits from a unique terroir, with gravelly soils that provide excellent drainage and reflect heat onto the vines, promoting even ripening. The winemaking process at Chateau Haut-Brion is meticulous, with precise temperature control during fermentation and careful selection of the best wines for aging in French oak barrels for 18 to 20 months.
