Recognized as a “Cru” wine in the 1500’s, Château Haut-Brion is the oldest wine growing property in Pessac. It is one of three Estates owned by the family of Clarence Douglas Dillon, who was Ambassador of the United States in Paris and Minister of Finance under President John F. Kennedy. Since 2008 Prince Robert of Luxembourg has represented the fourth generation of the Dillon Family as Chairman. 

Château Haut-Brion is also the only First Growth property from the 1855 Classification that lies outside of the Medoc and Sauternes. Located in Pessac, within the Graves region, just one mile from the city of Bordeaux, the wine of Château Haut-Brion is highly sought-after, landing it among the most expensive and prestigious wines in France. The estate vineyards, dominated by gravel and clay, are planted to both red and white varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc; and Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Haut-Brion is characterized by earthy scents, ripe fruit, tobacco and mineral, revealing aromas of chocolate and smoke and creating an elegant and harmonious wine that is highly structured, allowing it to age seamlessly.