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Jan 5, 2006 · Jean-Philippe Delmas is keeping up with family tradition by taking over the management of Château Haut-Brion – and he’s keen to carry on where his father left off, as well as making his own mark, writes JOHN STIMPFIG.
- John Stimpfig
It was a role would remain in the Delmas family for the next century, handed down from father to son to grandson – racking up 37 vintages for Georges, 43 for his son Jean-Bernard, with 20 – and counting – for his grandson Jean-Philippe.
Manager Jean-Philippe Delmas (Jean Delmas' son) has every right to be enormously proud of his wines this year, not least his jewel in the crown, First Growth Ch. Haut-Brion.
The 2022 Haut-Brion, matured in 70% new oak, represents the 99th vintage under three generations of the Delmas family (see my recently published book for a remarkable photo of the first). It has slightly darker fruit than the La Mission at the moment.
The 2022 Haut-Brion, matured in 70% new oak, represents the 99th vintage under three generations of the Delmas family (see my recently published book for a remarkable photo of the first). It has slightly darker fruit than the La Mission at the moment.
Jean-Philippe Delmas, the third generation of his family in charge of producing Château Haut-Brion wines, recounts a new story every year. A true wine artist, he skillfully utilises the subject matter provided by nature and the work of men and women throughout the seasons, to create all the wines that today have earned Domaine Clarence Dillon ...
Jan 20, 2011 · Haut Brion. 1999 Haut Brion is produced in a lighter, early maturing style of Bordeaux wine from Pessac Leognan. Tobacco, herbs, olive tapenade and blackberry aromas introduce a medium bodied wine with cherry, cassis and cranberry flavors in the finish. 90 Pts.
