1 dozen bottles per lot
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BORDEAUX IN 1995 ****
"After the previous less inspiring four vintages, 1995 was much welcomed by trade and consumers alike. It was the first major en primeur vintage sales campaign since 1990; perhaps overhyped, with prices to match. Yet it has turned out well, to the extent that I am tempted to add an extra star. But let's see.
The growing season started well, early and consistent, following a very mild winter with substantial rainfall to help replenish the water level. Bud break was regular, with rapid flowering before the end of May. The driest summer for 20 years; unusually hot too, up to 30C. Véraison was also early. In short, all was set up for an exceptional vintage. Picking started early, on 11 September, but was almost immediately interrupted by heavy rain which then subsided into light showers. These lasted until the 20th, after which most châteaux resumed picking in increasingly warm weather ending with an Indian summer.
Some Merlots were caught by the early rain but Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon were very sucessful, the latter achieving almost unheard of sugar levels. Overall, the wines are ripe, firm, with considerable charm and a good future."
Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine
Property of a passionate fine wine aficionado
Lots 1-93 Recently removed from excellent professional storage specifically for this sale
CHÂTEAU HAUT BRION
Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1995
Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé
All lots in original wooden case
Parcel: lots 1-5
"deep, crisp ruby with maturing rim; somewhat cherry-like fruit, chewy, shapely, good dry finish (Monsieur Delmas observed that the '95 was softer, smoother and rounder than the '96, with fleshier mellower tannins). . . Lovely wine. Last tasted March 2001 **(***) 2005-2020." MB, Vintage Wine
1 dozen bottles per lot
"After the previous less inspiring four vintages, 1995 was much welcomed by trade and consumers alike. It was the first major en primeur vintage sales campaign since 1990; perhaps overhyped, with prices to match. Yet it has turned out well, to the extent that I am tempted to add an extra star. But let's see.
The growing season started well, early and consistent, following a very mild winter with substantial rainfall to help replenish the water level. Bud break was regular, with rapid flowering before the end of May. The driest summer for 20 years; unusually hot too, up to 30C. Véraison was also early. In short, all was set up for an exceptional vintage. Picking started early, on 11 September, but was almost immediately interrupted by heavy rain which then subsided into light showers. These lasted until the 20th, after which most châteaux resumed picking in increasingly warm weather ending with an Indian summer.
Some Merlots were caught by the early rain but Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon were very sucessful, the latter achieving almost unheard of sugar levels. Overall, the wines are ripe, firm, with considerable charm and a good future."
Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine
Property of a passionate fine wine aficionado
Lots 1-93 Recently removed from excellent professional storage specifically for this sale
CHÂTEAU HAUT BRION
Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1995
Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé
All lots in original wooden case
Parcel: lots 1-5
"deep, crisp ruby with maturing rim; somewhat cherry-like fruit, chewy, shapely, good dry finish (Monsieur Delmas observed that the '95 was softer, smoother and rounder than the '96, with fleshier mellower tannins). . . Lovely wine. Last tasted March 2001 **(***) 2005-2020." MB, Vintage Wine
1 dozen bottles per lot
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