Chateau Haut BrionThe 2018 Haut Brion is composed of 49. 4% Merlot, 38. 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11. 9% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time to begin: tilled earth, followed by pronounced licorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense creme de cassis, rose oil, wild