Chateau Haut-Brion 2016

Chateau Haut Brion may have the most the longest and storied history of any of the 5 Medoc 1st Growths. Grapes have been growing on the land since the 1st century AD. Although a Monastery was growing grapes at Haut Bion in 1426, the first official record of the estate was in 1521, it was referred to as Aubrion. A few years later, the some of the vineyards of Haut Brion was given to Jean de Pontac as a dowry when he married Jeanne de Bellon in 1525. He completed the estate when he purchased the mansion from his father-in-law in 1533. In 1549 he began constructing a new Chateau on the grounds. Over the years, Haut Brion has many mentions as being served to royalty throughout Europe. Joseph de Fumel inherited the land. After receiving Thomas Jefferson as a guest, the wines of Haut Brion also appeared on Presidents tables. Joseph de Fumel was guillotined and the property was divided. For the next 40 years, the estate passed through many hands until it was purchased in 1801 by Talleyrand, P