2024 Ch Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan

DUE OCT/NOV 2027

Minerally and understated nose, but it’s so pure and bright, showing lots of purity and precision this year. Subtle aromas of seashells, green kiwis, wet stones and meringue follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate. Lots of texture and energy, yet it remains dry and really long. 56.1% semillon and 43.9% sauvignon blanc.

98-99 points jamessuckling.com

Palest gold in colour, beautiful quality, has intensity and grip, it hugs on to the palate, delivering white peaches, pear, apple orchard, fragrant and charming, with a sweet apricot puree and bitter fennel on the finish. Acidity and structure a little more pronounced here than on La Mission, clearly will go the distance, if a touch less charming right now. 40% new oak, harvest September 2 to 10. 3.22ph. 38hl/h yield

95 points janeanson.com

A blend of 56.1% Sémillon and 43.9% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2024 Haut-Brion Blanc reveals a complex, dense bouquet of smoke, iodine, white fruits and flowers mingled with delicate notes of citrus zest. Medium to full-bodied, it has a sappy and layered palate that's perfectly integrated, with a long, saline and ethereal finish. This vintage beautifully reconciles the intrinsic power of the terroir with the slow ripening of the growing season, resulting in a wine of remarkable finesse and vibrant white-fruited energy.

93-94 points robertparker.com

The 2024 Château Haut-Brion Blanc is a touch more reticent compared to the La Mission Blanc, yet I love its overall balance and texture. Bright citrus, stone fruits, crushed stone, and winter savory notes all shine here, and it's medium-bodied, with a pure, layered mouthfeel, solid mid-palate density, and outstanding length.

93-94 points jebdunnuck.com