The 2014 Chateau Haut Brion 2025 Ex-Chateau Release is a Bordeaux Blend from the esteemed Pessac Leognan sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Haut Brion, presents a robust 14.5% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork closure, emphasizing its traditional winemaking heritage.

The wine has received high praise from prominent reviewers, showcasing its potential and complexity. The Wine Independent awarded it a score of 96, highlighting its "deep garnet-brick" color and its compelling aroma profile which includes "blackberry pie, creme de cassis, and espresso" with subtle hints of "truffle, tapenade, and fragrant soil." The review describes the palate as "medium to full-bodied," rich, and velvety, with spicy black fruit flavors leading to a "long and decadent" finish.

James Suckling, another respected voice in the wine industry, also rated this wine a 96, noting its strong reflection of the La Mission typicity. He describes the aromas as a complex blend of "iodine, oyster shell, currants, and orange peel." Suckling characterizes the wine as "full-bodied, tight, and tannic," with a "muscular and toned texture." He suggests that the wine is still evolving and recommends giving it until 2023 to fully express its "joy and true nature," while praising its "fine-grained" texture.

Both reviews emphasize the wine's rich, layered complexity and suggest that it is poised to develop further with time. The 2014 Chateau Haut Brion merges traditional Bordeaux elegance with depth and intensity, promising a rewarding experience for those patient enough to let it age.