Lot 639
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 2005 (1) WA 100
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2005 (1) WS 97 WA 98+
Lot 639 Details
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 2005 (1)
Pessac-Léognan. 1er Cru Classé
u. 1.5 cm. scuffed & marked label.
The mineral-laced 2005 Haut Brion (56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc) is exquisite. With its elegance and finesse, it is not as powerful as La Mission, but the nobility and complexity of the aromatics, incredible fragrance (subtle smoke and blue, red, and black fruits) that persists in the glass, full-bodied mouthfeel (though very light and delicate on its feet), and incredible length characterize this great Haut-Brion. It is just starting to drink well, and should continue to do so for at least another three decades. It is a tour de force in winemaking, but only 9,000 cases were produced. June 2015. 2015-2045 WA 100
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2005 (1)
Margaux. 1er Cru Classé
u. bn. marked label.
The first-growth 2005 Château Margaux (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot), a lavish fragrance of blackcurrants, velvety new saddle leather, spring flowers and spice soars from the glass. The wood is already totally concealed beneath the cascade of fruit in this medium to full-bodied, pure and majestic wine. This concentrated, dense, but nevertheless strikingly elegant, multi-layered wine has a finish of 45+ seconds. It builds incrementally to a crescendo and finale. This is a stunner that can be approached already, but promises to be better in another 5-10 years and last at least 25 or more years. June 2015 WS 97 WA 98+