CHATEAU HAUT BRION 1983 |

Château Haut Brion 1983 Pessac-Léognan (Graves), 1er Cru Classéu. 4x3cm, 1x4cm, slightly bin-soiled and scuffed labels and capsules, otherwise excellent levels, appearance, color, and clarityIn 2017, and after 3 weeks without Claret (don't ask - Retsina is pretty good), an inebriating, spicy, rich bouquet of classy earthiness, enveloping you with its whiffs of cigar tobacco. On the palate, I cannot remember it being so opulent, having filled out and become richer with bottle age. It has a mouth-coating, velvet texture, strong personality and aromatic intensity - a fantastic sensation all round. Serena Sutcliffe, MW8 bts (sc)Estimates are per lot