Château Haut Brion 1996 (10 BT)

Château Haut Brion 1996

Pessac-Léognan (Graves), 1er Cru Classé

Good levels, 7 labels slightly soiled including 1 torn and badly scuffed, 3 soiled of which 1 very slightly nicked and 1 torn, 2 capsules slightly wrinkled around collar, 6 slightly nicked

In 2013, a super, smoky, peaty nose that is just so generous and opulent. Lots of blackcurrant in there with some liquorice too. So youthful and fresh, together with the richness. Big structure and a keeper although it has that alluring Haut Brion softness. Long finish. A superb wine. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 92

10 bts (cn)

Provenance:

AN EXCELLENT COLLECTION OF THE MOST FAMOUS NAMES FROM LEFT AND RIGHT BANK BORDEAUX INCLUDING PETRUS. ALL THE WINES WERE STORED IN PERFECT BUT SLIGHTLY DAMP CONDITION

LYING IN OCTAVIAN Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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