chateau haut brion 1er cru classe pessac leognan

Château Haut-Brion

Château Haut Brion, 1er Cru Classé, Pessac Léognan, 2004

Name: Château Haut Brion, 1er Cru Classé, Pessac Léognan
Brand: Château Haut-Brion
Price: 4001.47 GBP

93/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

94/100

Vinous

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2004
6x1.5L
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£4,001.47

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Exotic nose of coffee and tobacco, dark and sumptuous on the palate. Medium weight on the palate and svelte in structure, with a savoury finish that lasts very well. Tannins are particularly smooth in this wine and the ensemble is balanced, focused and very stylish.

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Critic Reviews

94/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2004 Haut-Brion has a superb bouquet with very well-defined blackberry, cedar, cigar humidor and dried blood scents that blossom in the glass - quintessential Haut-Brion. The palate is medium-bodied with an almost medicinal entry and fine acidity. It's the eucalyptus aspect that really defines the finish, something that I was not expecting. Does that detract from typicité? Maybe, yet still very enjoyable.

drinking window 2024 - 2028

date of review 06/2024

93/100

Neal Martin,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

It has been a few years since I last tasted the 2004 Haut-Brion. Now at 12 years of age, it retains its deep color. The bouquet is "pleasant" if not as complex as the 2004 Latour, yet it's possibly just biding its time as it gradually opens with black fruit, black olive, even a touch of mint that might dupe you into thinking Pauillac. The palate is medium-bodied and very harmonious, almost caressing thanks to the Merlot lending that velvety texture. The second half changes tack, the Cabernet nudging the Merlot off the stage and delivering a more structured, possibly foursquare finish that is linear and correct. It is an excellent wine for the vintage although it will always be overshadowed by the 2005 inter alia. Maybe more personality just needs to develop? Tasted September 2016.

drinking window 2020 - 2040

date of review 03/2017

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.