Chateau Haut-Brion
Producer of exceptional Graves wines of the AOC Pessac-Léognan
This estate produces some exceptional first and second wines, both a red Premier Grand Cru Classé and a highly restricted dry white.
The Gascon geographic designation "Haut-Brion" refers to the gravelly elevated terrain situated between the Le Peugue and Le Serpent streams. It is derived from the Celtic word briga meaning hill or high place.
The estate was conceived and laid out in 1533 by Jean de Pontac, making it the oldest wine estate in Bordeaux. Their oldest vintage is a Premier Grand Cru, as per the first Classification of 1855.
When to come
It is open to visitors by appointment only.
How to book
You can make an appointment in advance by making an enquiry using the button above.
