Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1998
Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé
Tasting note: As reported over the last two years, this is a prodigious Haut-Brion. It exhibits a dense ruby/purple colour in addition to a tight, but incredibly promising nose of smoke, earth, minerals, lead pencil, black currants, cherries, and spice. This full-bodied wine unfolds slowly, but convincingly on the palate, revealing a rich, multi-tiered, stunningly pure, symmetrical style with wonderful sweetness, ripe tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly 45 seconds. It tastes like liquid nobility. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2035.
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 134, April 2001.
See also lots 108-110.
12 bottles per lot
Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1998
Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé
Tasting note: As reported over the last two years, this is a prodigious Haut-Brion. It exhibits a dense ruby/purple colour in addition to a tight, but incredibly promising nose of smoke, earth, minerals, lead pencil, black currants, cherries, and spice. This full-bodied wine unfolds slowly, but convincingly on the palate, revealing a rich, multi-tiered, stunningly pure, symmetrical style with wonderful sweetness, ripe tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly 45 seconds. It tastes like liquid nobility. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2035.
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 134, April 2001.
See also lots 108-110.
12 bottles per lot
