French Wine FAQ All wine answers here - Ask a question     • What are the grape varieties in red Chateau Haut Brion 1999 ? Question submitted by Phil The grapes in 99' Haut Brion vintage are as follow : 55% merlot, 35% cabernet sauvignon, 10% cabernet franc. In 1999, winemaker in Haut Brion used more Merlot than usual. Therefore this vintage is a typical Merlot wine. Color is dark and intense. Nose is delicate, fruity and floral at the same time. Aromas are those of over-ripe fruits. Haut Brion vineyards are planted with 45% cabernet sauvignon, 37% merlot and 18% cabernet franc. • Learn more about Haut Brion • More wine FAQ • Submit your question here   Top 5 Wine Books Recommended book 1. French Wine 2. An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France 3. How to pronounce wine names 4. Hachette Wine Guide 5. The New France:Guide to French Wine French Wine Eyewitness Companions by Robert Joseph Learn more Price: $13.00 Click here!   french wine regions | grape varieties | winemaking | classification in France | tasting | wine and food | wine and health | legendary wines | news | wine shop | french wine guide