Château Haut-Brion

Château Haut-Brion is an exceptionally significant estate representing over 500 years of winemaking heritage and one of Bordeaux's most prestigious landmarks. Located in Pessac, just kilometers southwest of Bordeaux itself, it holds the rare double distinction of being both a Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth) from the 1855 classification and a Cru Classé de Graves. The 51-hectare estate features 48 hectares of red varieties—Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot—complemented by 3 hectares of white grapes. The terroir comprises deep gravel over clay and sand with abundant minerals and quartz, with vineyards positioned on gravel slopes reaching 27 meters elevation. Under American ownership since 1935 and currently directed by a descendant family member, it remains a cornerstone of French viticulture.