Château Haut Brion, 1er Cru Classé, Pessac Léognan
    Château Haut-Brion

    Château Haut Brion, 1er Cru Classé, Pessac Léognan, 1996

    97/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    92/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Broking
    1. 1996

      12x75cl

      DP

      £4,841.47

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    Critic Reviews

    97/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Famously the only Bordeaux red wine outside of the Médoc to be included in the 1855 classification, Haut-Brion was owned by Joseph Eugène Larrieu at the time, in place since the 1830s. He was an important and impressive steward of the estate, with his family heading things up until the 1920s. This has stunning aromatics, the most complex of the lineup tasted here, and underlines why 1996 is recognised as one of the great - and often underestimated - vintages of Haut-Brion. Opens at a slow, steady pace, tobacco leaf and grilled cedar, soft blackberry and cassis fruit, gentle cigar box and pencil lead, ready to drink. 65% new oak for ageing.
    drinking window 2025 - 2035
    date of review 06/2025
    92/100
    Stephen Tanzer,
    Vinous
    Full ruby-red. Initially mute nose opened slowly to reveal complex aromas of raspberry, plum, hot stones, tobacco, saddle leather and toffee. Really explodes on the palate; lush and minerally, with a compelling note of woodsmoke and firm acidity. Wonderful combination of sweetness and vibrancy. Finishes very long and subtle, with firm tannins.
    date of review 05/1999

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pessac Léognan
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    abv:
    13%

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