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LOT 351

Lot 351

CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 1978 (1)
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 2003 (3) 95 WA

CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 1978 (1) CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 2003 (3) 95 WA
Lot 351 Details
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 1978 (1)

Pessac-Léognan. 1er Cru Classé
u. 1 cm. scraped & stained label

CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 2003 (3)

Pessac-Léognan. 1er Cru Classé
2 x scuffed labels

Even better, and clearly the best wine made in the Haut-Brion stable in 2003 (the last vintage of the great Jean-Bernard Delmas as administrator), the 2003 Haut-Brion is a blend of 58% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc that hit 13% natural alcohol, which seemed high at the time, but given more recent vintages is modest. Dark ruby/plum in color, with no amber or orange at the edge, the wine exhibits an abundance of roasted herbs, hot rocks, black currants, plum, and balsamic notes. Quite rich, medium to full-bodied and more complete, with sweeter tannins than La Mission Haut-Brion, this full-bodied Haut-Brion has hit full maturity, where it should stay for at least a decade. Bravo! August 2014 WA 95

4 bts.    per lot $2,000 - $2,200

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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