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HAUT BRION
43.2 Hectares of red vines: 45 Cabernet Sauvignon, 37 Merlot, 18 Cabernet Franc
Château Haut-Brion has been highly regarded for many centuries, being mentioned in Samuel Pepy's diary in 1663. In 1935 Haut-Brion was bought by the American banker, Clarence Dillon. His descendents still own the estate in the form of his grand-daughter Joan Dillon who is the President and her son, His Royal Highness Prince Robert of Luxembourg, the Vice President and Managing Director. Stephen Brook highlights the contribution of the Delmas family who have been involved on the estate since 1921, when George Delmas was employed to administer the estate. Subsequently he was succeeded in 1960 by Jean-Bernard, and then by his son, Jean-Philippe in 2004. Jean-Bernard pioneered the use of stainless steel, and in 1961 Haut-Brion became the first major Bordeaux estate to vinify in stainless steel. In 1983 the Dillons acquired the next door property La Mission Haut-Brion.
Stephen Brook wrote in The Complete Bordeaux that Haut-Brion "offers exquisite aromatic complexity, subtlety, a supple earthiness, nuance, and elegance, as well as a softer and more accessible texture"
Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1994
Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé
In original wooden cases
Scuffed label
"In contrast to the 1993's penetrating, upfront aromas, the 1994 is closed aromatically. With coaxing, some truffle-like, sweet, black fruit aromas, as well as those of mineral/stones come forward. This spicy, full-bodied, powerful wine is a more masculine, structured effort than the 1993, with a potentially more complex, richer character. It is superbly crafted, beautifully balanced, and as pure as a wine can be. The integration of new oak, acidity, and tannin is commendable. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #109 (Feb 1997)
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43.2 Hectares of red vines: 45 Cabernet Sauvignon, 37 Merlot, 18 Cabernet Franc
Château Haut-Brion has been highly regarded for many centuries, being mentioned in Samuel Pepy's diary in 1663. In 1935 Haut-Brion was bought by the American banker, Clarence Dillon. His descendents still own the estate in the form of his grand-daughter Joan Dillon who is the President and her son, His Royal Highness Prince Robert of Luxembourg, the Vice President and Managing Director. Stephen Brook highlights the contribution of the Delmas family who have been involved on the estate since 1921, when George Delmas was employed to administer the estate. Subsequently he was succeeded in 1960 by Jean-Bernard, and then by his son, Jean-Philippe in 2004. Jean-Bernard pioneered the use of stainless steel, and in 1961 Haut-Brion became the first major Bordeaux estate to vinify in stainless steel. In 1983 the Dillons acquired the next door property La Mission Haut-Brion.
Stephen Brook wrote in The Complete Bordeaux that Haut-Brion "offers exquisite aromatic complexity, subtlety, a supple earthiness, nuance, and elegance, as well as a softer and more accessible texture"
Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1994
Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé
In original wooden cases
Scuffed label
"In contrast to the 1993's penetrating, upfront aromas, the 1994 is closed aromatically. With coaxing, some truffle-like, sweet, black fruit aromas, as well as those of mineral/stones come forward. This spicy, full-bodied, powerful wine is a more masculine, structured effort than the 1993, with a potentially more complex, richer character. It is superbly crafted, beautifully balanced, and as pure as a wine can be. The integration of new oak, acidity, and tannin is commendable. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #109 (Feb 1997)
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