12 bottles per lot
Details
Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1988
Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé
In original wooden case. One slightly bin-soiled label, otherwise excellent appearance. Levels 1cm below base of cork or better
Tasting Note: A more firmly structured Haut-Brion, built somewhat along the lines of the 1996, this dark garnet-coloured wine is showing notes of liquorice, underbrush, compost, truffles, dried herbs, creosote, and sweet black cherries and currants. Medium-bodied, rich, but still structured, this wine unfolds incrementally on the palate, showing superb density and a lot of complex Graves elements. It is just beginning to hit its plateau of full maturity. Anticipated maturity: Now-2025. Last tasted, 11/02. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition Jan 2003
12 bottles per lot
Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé
In original wooden case. One slightly bin-soiled label, otherwise excellent appearance. Levels 1cm below base of cork or better
Tasting Note: A more firmly structured Haut-Brion, built somewhat along the lines of the 1996, this dark garnet-coloured wine is showing notes of liquorice, underbrush, compost, truffles, dried herbs, creosote, and sweet black cherries and currants. Medium-bodied, rich, but still structured, this wine unfolds incrementally on the palate, showing superb density and a lot of complex Graves elements. It is just beginning to hit its plateau of full maturity. Anticipated maturity: Now-2025. Last tasted, 11/02. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition Jan 2003
12 bottles per lot
Special notice
Offered in bond, but available duty paid. To remove the lot from bond excise duty at current rates and clearance VAT on the hammer price will be added.