Château Haut-Brion

Château Haut-Brion was created and structured in 1533 by Jean de Pontac, making it Bordeaux's oldest vineyard, with the particularity of being enclosed within the city.

Château Haut-Brion 's vineyard is located on a terroir formed by two large croups of Günzian gravel, with a clay-limestone subsoil. It covers 51 hectares, 48 of which are planted with red grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot) and 3 with white grape varieties (Semillon and Sauvignon).

In 1855, Château Haut-Brion was elevated to the rank of Premier Cru Classé rouge de la Gironde. At that time, only three other Bordeaux wines were distinguished in a classification that is still the benchmark today. In a way, he is the "Father of the Premiers Crus Classés".