Château Haut-Brion
Pessac-Léognan (Premier Grand Cru Classé)
Pessac-Léognan
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
ABV
14.3%
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2049), within the full drinking arc.
Cellared records a drinking window beginning 2020, with a peak period from 2022 through 2049.
The ‘17 Pessac-Léognan (Premier Grand Cru Classé).
Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2017 from Pessac-Léognan, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Haut-Brion's 2017 Pessac-Léognan blend should suggest blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum, with cedar and savory herbs. Expect a refined, layered palate, firm tannins giving shape and acidity carrying the fruit with poise. Its peak interval extends from 2022 to 2049 and the drinking range continues through 2060. A long finish should reveal dark berries, spice and a fine earthy character, with freshness holding the wine's structure together.
The 2017 vintage
Cellared lists this red wine from Pessac-Léognan, France, vintage 2017.
About Château Haut-Brion
Chateau Haut-Brion is the sole premier classified Bordeaux estate in Pessac-Leognan, with a history dating to the 16th century. The estate's unique gravel soils over clay produce wines of uncommon aromatic complexity and elegant power, capable of decades of development.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-65F (16-18C)
- Decanting
- Start with 45-60 minutes of air, then taste and adjust.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), bottle on its side.
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Frequently Asked
What temperature should I serve it at?
60-65F (16-18C)
Should I decant it?
Start with 45-60 minutes of air, then taste and adjust.
When should I open it?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2060. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2049. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What food works well with it?
Try Roasted lamb rack, Beef tenderloin with truffle sauce, Aged Gruyere, Duck confit.